{"product_id":"swiss-made-9783038691730","title":"Swiss Made","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful pocket guide to 40 iconic objects manufactured in Switzerland \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll be surprised by how many products and innovations originated in Switzerland! It's not just the home of pocket knives, alphorns, chocolates and watches--Switzerland is also a leader in manufacturing and design for bicycles, pens and pencils, high-tech products, recycled goods, mountain trains, and much more. Marvel at the craftsmanship of simple items such as roof shingles, skates, sleds, and musical instruments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of 40 quintessential Swiss products, find out more about Swiss manufacturing know-how and the story behind cult items' creation. And it's not just practical goods but also service-oriented innovations used on a global scale, such as avalanche research, preservation of livestock breeds, farm machinery and book binding. \"Swiss Made\" has become a synonym for quality and good design--and these are the products behind the reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriane Grandjean\u003c\/b\u003e is a Swiss journalist based in Lausanne, Switzerland. She covers the world of sports, particularly equestrian events and horse culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Geneva, \u003cb\u003eClément Grandjean\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in the Alps in Vaud, where he now lives. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, then a Master's degree in History and Art History at Lausanne University before becoming a journalist. Deputy editor-in-chief of the weekly magazine Terre\u0026amp;Nature, he also works as an editor and photographer with both Swiss and foreign media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Helvetiq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580174565650,"sku":"9783038691730","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1963a58-0304-4c0e-a404-213958883e84.jpg?v=1756209257","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/swiss-made-9783038691730","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}