Now I Lay Me Down to Eat: Notes and Footnotes on the Lost Art of Living, 1980. Scarce. A deep dive into the fascinating ways different cultures have furnished and lived in spaces over the past several thousand years, by sociologist and design theorist Bernard Rudofsky. Originally written as a series of articles for Domus in the 1930s – updated by Rudofsky and expanded upon in this exhibition catalog for his show of the same name at the Cooper Hewitt in 1980, and still fresh today. Great examples of quirky pieces of furniture throughout history, including an 18th century medical dragon-shaped rocking chair, communal dining set ups from Pompeii, the Sultan's swimming pool at Topkapi Palace, many glamorous toilets, a space-saving piano that unfolds into a bed, and more. Paperback. 191 pgs, measures approx. 9.5" H x 8.3" W x 0.4" D. Good condition – some yellowing and wear to cover and pages, two creases to upper right hand corner of cover. #vintage #1980s #design #theory #book