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: |
Publisher |
: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
Total Pages |
: 576 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1579125875 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781579125875 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis One Thousand Buildings of London by :
The stately and historic buildings, monuments, and structures of London come alive in this photographic, neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour of one of the world’s most picturesque and popular cities. London’s many diverse neighborhoods feature a wide range of buildings old and new, from theatres, cathedrals, and palaces to townhouses, hotels, and clubs. Both the writer and the photographer are London natives who know every fascinating corner of this rambling city, and their insight and vision inform every page. Each featured building is accompanied by informative text discussing its history and significance, along with addresses, dates, and architectural information. Neighborhood maps place the buildings within the context of the city as a whole, providing a unique and up-to-date overview of a world-class locale—and enough potential walking tours to keep visitors busy for weeks or months!
Author |
: Kathy Borrus |
Publisher |
: Black Dog & Leventhal |
Total Pages |
: 584 |
Release |
: 2003-10-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSD:31822033580838 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis One Thousand Buildings of Paris by : Kathy Borrus
Prepared by a writer/traveller and two seasoned photographers, this book isoo hefty to lug around as a travel guide but, nevertheless, could enhancehe experience of curious travellers and residents of the city. Organized byeighborhood, it's replete with bits of history and anecdotes about each
Author |
: John Britton |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 598 |
Release |
: 1838 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015023508693 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Illustrations of the Public Buildings of London by : John Britton
Author |
: Nigel Jones |
Publisher |
: Macmillan + ORM |
Total Pages |
: 665 |
Release |
: 2012-10-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781250018144 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1250018145 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Tower by : Nigel Jones
A dazzling history of the Tower of London, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, and the people who populated it. Castle, royal palace, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, home to the crown jewels, armory, record office, observatory, and the most visited tourist attraction in the UK: The Tower of London has been all these things and more. No building in Britain has been more intimately involved in the island's story than this mighty, brooding stronghold in the very heart of the capital, a place which has stood at the epicenter of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years. Now historian Nigel Jones sets this dramatic story firmly in the context of national—and international—events. In a gripping account drawn from primary sources and lavishly illustrated with sixteen pages of stunning photographs, he captures the Tower in its many changing moods and its many diverse functions. Here, for the first time, is a thematic portrayal of the Tower of london not just as an ancient structure, but as a living symbol of the nation of Great Britain.
Author |
: Daniel Diehl |
Publisher |
: The History Press |
Total Pages |
: 310 |
Release |
: 2011-10-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780752473789 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0752473786 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Tales from the Tower of London by : Daniel Diehl
A history of the building itself, told through the stories of the people, royal and common, good and bad, heroes and villains, who lived and died there. This book presents a microcosm of human experience, from love and death to greed and betrayal, all played out against romantic period settings ranging from medieval knights to the days of World War Two.
Author |
: Gill Davies |
Publisher |
: Black Dog & Leventhal |
Total Pages |
: 640 |
Release |
: 2012-03-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603762687 |
ISBN-13 |
: 160376268X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Five Hundred Buildings of London by : Gill Davies
Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved cities The greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of London come to life in these inspiring, neighborhood-by-neighborhood photographic tours. Each building is featured in a rich, fine-resolution duotone photograph. Information including the building's name, its address and location, and year of completion or renovation is included underneath the image. A brief description of each building, which highlights its distinctive features and places it in historical context, is included at the back of the book.
Author |
: Gill Davies |
Publisher |
: Hachette UK |
Total Pages |
: 608 |
Release |
: 2012-03-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781603762687 |
ISBN-13 |
: 160376268X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Five Hundred Buildings of London by : Gill Davies
Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved cities The greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of London come to life in these inspiring, neighborhood-by-neighborhood photographic tours. Each building is featured in a rich, fine-resolution duotone photograph. Information including the building's name, its address and location, and year of completion or renovation is included underneath the image. A brief description of each building, which highlights its distinctive features and places it in historical context, is included at the back of the book.
Author |
: Simon Thurley |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages |
: 943 |
Release |
: 2013-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780007527908 |
ISBN-13 |
: 000752790X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Building of England: How the History of England Has Shaped Our Buildings by : Simon Thurley
From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the skyscrapers of today, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world.
Author |
: Charles Jencks |
Publisher |
: Rizzoli International Publications |
Total Pages |
: 230 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015062576106 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Iconic Building by : Charles Jencks
"A new type of achitecture has emerged in the last decade : the iconic landmark building, which challenges the traditional architectural monument. In the past, public buildings expressed shared meaning through well-known conventions. Today those conventions are superceded by commercial forces and the quest for instant fame. Public architecture is now required to be an amazing piece of surreal sculpture as well as something that appeals to a diverse audience - at once provocative and practical yet without the context that religion and ideaology once provided. Such contrary demands drive the architect toward a new convention : the enigmatic signifier. This curious sign suggests many meanings without naming of them. The most publized version of the genre, Frank Gehry's New Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, 1997, became an instant media event that forces other architects to design event buildings routinely. This 'Bilbao effect' has led to a series of landmark buildings by architects such as Norman Foster, Peter Eisenman, Enric Miralles, Zaha Hadid, Daniel Libeskind, Renzo Piano, Will Alsop, and Rem Koolhaas. Some of these buildings are successful creations, while others make us wince." -- book jacket.
Author |
: Kathy Borrus |
Publisher |
: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
Total Pages |
: 639 |
Release |
: 2010-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781579128586 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1579128580 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis Five Hundred Buildings of Paris by : Kathy Borrus
ARCHITECTURE. Five hundred glorious photographs showcase the finest, most majestic and most interesting examples of architecture in the world's most romantic city, Paris. The book represents a photographic neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood tour of the city, capturing stately and historic buildings, monuments and engineering structures. Each building is showcased on it's own page in a rich and beautiful fine resolution monochrome photograph. The accompanying text identifies location and date of completion/renovation, the building's distinctive features and historical context.