The Longing for Less: Living with Minimalism by Kyle Chayka
People often go to great extremes to adopt a minimalist lifestyle. On the surface, minimalism may appear to shun materialism. However, minimalists often purchase many material objects to adopt their style. The minimalist aesthetic can be costly and very material. Even big corporations are out there trying to sell "minimalist" things. Minimalist design may not be the most practical, further driving up the cost. This book provides background and critique of minimalism. Steve Jobs can be the poster of child of "highbrow minimalism". Both his life and company adhered to minimalist aesthetic - at a price.
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