A journey into the magical world of stainless steel, the book brings out the amazing versatility and diverse uses of this metal. Discovered in 1913 by English metallurgist Harry Brearley, stainless steel has fired the imagination of architects such as Frank O. Gehry and Cesar Pelli, who have gone on to build extraordinary structures. The book showcases the world's best in architecture, sculpture, design and development in stainless steel. The applications of this environment-friendly and recyclable metal evoke amazement and awe. In stainless steel we get the answer to deforestation and increasing pollution. Magic of Stainless Steel shows the many ways this metal touches our lives - and the list is still growing!