Stewart Brand
Maintenance of Everything: Part One
A book exploring the art, science, and practice of maintenance
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Traci FlemingFirst to rec“The art and science of maintenance, and how to do it well. A book my father would have loved.”
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Adam Starr“This is about why things that are built to be easily maintained usually win. I don’t know if Brand’s historical perspective is correct but it is entertaining and quirky. Hope there’s a Part Two…”
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