Summary: Publisher Summary 1 A delightful foray into all things collapsible, including Murphy beds, folding scooters, portable showers, and retractable bulletproof vests, provides an in-depth survey, from past to present, of any object that breaks down, rolls up, pulls apart, and stacks together.   Publisher Summary 2 Gadgets galore! Everything from cameras that collapse to keyboards that curl. Murphy beds, folding scooters, portable showersthey're all here. The first ever of its kind, Collapsibleis a comprehensive survey of all that breaks down, balls up, pulls apart, and stacks together. Why collapse? Internationally renowned Danish designer Per Mollerup answers with every imaginable example from the past and present. The inclusion of a Swiss army knife shouldn't come as a surprise, but what about a retractable bulletproof vest, circa 1918? With over 530 illustrations, this book is a must-have for design aficionados and anyone who has an affinity for clever product design. Collapsibleis both an ode to ingenuity and an album for inspiration!