Phone book - a handy guide to the world's favourite invention

The ubiquitous and indispensable pocket-sized cell phone has changed forever the way we live. The first book to celebrate a global phenomenon, it not only gives an insider's view of phone design, it also highlights those little (and not so little) differences in how our favorite gadget is used around the world. The perfect mix of information and entertainment, it tells you everything, from how Japanese schoolgirls set global trends to why text messaging is big news during Ramadan to the popularity of push-to-talk in the United States. The book looks at phone fashions globally, presenting the fifty most influential designs - from 1980s' bricks to twenty-first century biometric phones - and visions of the future from key brands and experts, looking at the technology inside and at how 3G will revolutionize the way we communicate. With a glossary, texting dictionary and directory of online resources, Phone Book is the ultimate fix for phone fans and gadget buffs everywhere.