Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings

Macaulay, David

ISBN 10: 0547342403 / ISBN 13: 9780547342405

Editore: Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2010

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Hardcover. First Printing. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket.

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• Titolo: Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings
• Editore: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0547342403
• ISBN 13: 9780547342405
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Edizione: prima edizione
• Condizione: Very good
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Children's Books

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This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books—bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader’s understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.
This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time.

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<div><div><div><div><div><div>This new book&#8212;inspired by three classic, award-winning books&#8212;reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books&#8212;bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader&#8217;s understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.<br>This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time.</div><br><br></div></div></div></div></div>

This new book'inspired by three classic, award-winning books'reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books'bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader's understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.
This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time.