How to Read New York: A Crash Course in Big Apple Architecture [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Jones, Will

 
9780789324900: How to Read New York: A Crash Course in Big Apple Architecture [Lingua Inglese]
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ISBN 10: 0789324903 ISBN 13: 9780789324900
Casa editrice: Rizzoli, 2012

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Essential reading for both native New Yorkers and tourists alike, How to Read New York unveils the boundless diversity of Gotham’s architectural wonders. Covering every era of New York architecture—from what remains of the colonial days to the latest postmodern skyscraper—this unique guidebook illuminates the fascinating architectural and urban history of New York.  

Organized chronologically and by architectural style, the book covers key highlights of the built environment from the Battery to Inwood. Many of the skyline’s most iconic buildings are included, along with many lesser-known buildings that are architecturally interesting. Charmingly illustrated with 430 line drawings and vintage engravings that bring old New York to life, the book concludes with a map section that suggests themed walking tours.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Will Jones is a journalist and writer based in Ontario specializing in architecture and design. His articles have appeared in RIBA Journal, the Financial Times, Blueprint, and Dwell. His previous books include Unbuilt Masterworks of the 21st Century and New York: City Monograph.

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Essential reading for both native New Yorkers and tourists alike, How to Read New York unveils the boundless diversity of Gotham's architectural wonders. Covering every era of New York architecture-from what remains of the colonial days to the latest postmodern skyscraper-this unique guidebook illuminates the fascinating architectural and urban history of New York.

Organized chronologically and by architectural style, the book covers key highlights of the built environment from the Battery to Inwood. Many of the skyline's most iconic buildings are included, along with many lesser-known buildings that are architecturally interesting. Charmingly illustrated with 430 line drawings and vintage engravings that bring old New York to life, the book concludes with a map section that suggests themed walking tours.

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Editore
Rizzoli
Data di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0789324903
ISBN 13 
9780789324900
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
1
Numero di pagine
256
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Nachyta Pederzini
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9781782404101: How to Read New York: A crash course in Big Apple architecture

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  1782404104 ISBN 13:  9781782404101
Casa editrice: Ivy Press, 2016
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