Daniel h burnham (54 risultati)

Second edition (as stated upon title page). xxviii, 445 pages. Paperback: H 22.75cm x L 15.25cm. Glossy paper covers lightly rubbed. SLight soiling to text block's bottom edge. Seven leaves have creased top corners from past fold-downs; intertior pages are otherwise bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. With "Preface to the 2009 Edition," Foreword by Neil Harris, Acknowledgements, b/w photographs and illustrations, Introduction, Epilogue, two appendices, Essay on Sources, Notes, and Index. Remains the best biography of Daniel Burnham. Features fifteen chapters titled as follows: "The Long Childhood: 1846-1873;" "The Large Partnership: Burnham and Root 1873-1891;" "Building in the Sky: Burnham, Root, and the Rise of the Skyscraper, 1881-1891;" "The Big Dream: Planning the World's Columbian Exposition, 1889-1891;" "The Make-Believe City: The Building of the Fair, 1891-1893;" "Legacies of the Fair: 1893-1901;" "The New Capital: The Washington Plan of 1902;" "The Paradox of Progressive Architecture: The Cleveland Group Plan of 1903;" "The Promise of Urban Planning: The San Francisco Plan of 1905;" "The Imperial Facade: The Philippine Plans of 1905;" "Promoter and Benefactor: The Architect as Philanthropist;" "The Private Life of a Public Man;" "The Architecture Of Capitalism: D.H. Burnham and Company, 1891-1912;" "Beyond the White City: The Chicago Plan of 1909;" and "Uncle Dan." {Arch-Shelf#5} ISBN 9780226341729.…

First edition (not stated per publisher's usual practice). xxiii, [1], 445 pages. Hardcover: H 23.25cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket rubbed; chipping, tears, and curling/creasing at edges but mostly along top; publisher's printed price remains at front flap's bottom corner; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. Navy blue cloth; dulled spine lettering. Production/printing error of a dark ink streak affecting one line of text across pages 182-183; interior leaves are otherwise bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. With light brown endpapers, Acknowledgements, b/w photographs and illustrations, Introduction, Epilogue, two appendices, Essay on Sources, Notes, and Index. Remains the best biography of Daniel Burnham. Features fifteen chapters titled as follows: "The Long Childhood: 1846-1873;" "The Large Partnership: Burnham and Root 1873-1891;" "Building in the Sky: Burnham, Root, and the Rise of the Skyscraper, 1881-1891;" "The Big Dream: Planning the World's Columbian Exposition, 1889-1891;" "The Make-Believe City: The Building of the Fair, 1891-1893;" "Legacies of the Fair: 1893-1901;" "The New Capital: The Washington Plan of 1902;" "The Paradox of Progressive Architecture: The Cleveland Group Plan of 1903;" "The Promise of Urban Planning: The San Francisco Plan of 1905;" "The Imperial Facade: The Philippine Plans of 1905;" "Promoter and Benefactor: The Architect as Philanthropist;" "The Private Life of a Public Man;" "The Architecture Of Capitalism: D.H. Burnham and Company, 1891-1912;" "Beyond the White City: The Chicago Plan of 1909;" and "Uncle Dan." {Arch-Shelf#4} ISBN 0195018362.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Limited first edition. Errata tipped in. Map end papers. Gilt title over black boards. Unclipped dust jacket with $5.00 price intact. Chipping to jacket at spine ends and missing a 1/4" 'v' shaped piece (evident in picture) from front cover. Now wrapped in protective Brodart. James Carr, Daniel H. Burnham, Linn H. Westcott, and A.J. Timler (illustratore).…

Condizione: New.

paperback. Condizione: New. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

First edition (not stated per publisher's usual practice). xxiii, [1], 445 pages. Hardcover: H 23.5cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket lightly rubbed; bumping and slight wear along top edges; slender diagonal streak of adhered paper at top of front panel; peeled remnant of large sticker at top of front flap; publisher's printed price remains at front flap's bottom corner. Navy blue cloth boards with gilt stamped spine lettering. Interior pages are bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. A fine copy in a very good dust jacket. With light brown endpapers, Acknowledgements, b/w photographs and illustrations, Introduction, Epilogue, two appendices, Essay on Sources, Notes, and Index. Remains the best biography of Daniel Burnham. Features fifteen chapters titled as follows: "The Long Childhood: 1846-1873;" "The Large Partnership: Burnham and Root 1873-1891;" "Building in the Sky: Burnham, Root, and the Rise of the Skyscraper, 1881-1891;" "The Big Dream: Planning the World's Columbian Exposition, 1889-1891;" "The Make-Believe City: The Building of the Fair, 1891-1893;" "Legacies of the Fair: 1893-1901;" "The New Capital: The Washington Plan of 1902;" "The Paradox of Progressive Architecture: The Cleveland Group Plan of 1903;" "The Promise of Urban Planning: The San Francisco Plan of 1905;" "The Imperial Facade: The Philippine Plans of 1905;" "Promoter and Benefactor: The Architect as Philanthropist;" "The Private Life of a Public Man;" "The Architecture Of Capitalism: D.H. Burnham and Company, 1891-1912;" "Beyond the White City: The Chicago Plan of 1909;" and "Uncle Dan." {Arch-Shelf#3|CMS-01308} ISBN 0195018362.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket issued. Minor Shelf wear to covers.

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Hardback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Printed by the Lakeside Press, R. R. Donnelley and Sons, 1956. Tightly bound with fine, bright contents. The rust cloth cover has a few tiny spots and a very slight stain on the rear board, otherwise near fine. No dust jacket. International shipping may require added postage charges.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Bright dust jacket with map of Chicago, chipped rear edges. Tight binding, solid boards with sharp corners, bright black lettering to front board and to spine strip, clean, unmarked pages throughout. "Exquisite" perspectives in color and black and white illustrations. Jules Guerin and Jules Janin (illustratore).…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. In English.

hardcover. Condizione: Used-Very Good. 1st, Date Same on Title & Copyri. Cloth. Folio. 191 pp. Profusely illustrated. Mild shelf wear to boards. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition.

hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 4to. 268 pages. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the ambitious Plan of Chicago, a visionary project conceived in the early 20th century to transform the bustling metropolis into a city of unparalleled beauty and functionality. Drawing inspiration from historical and contemporary examples of city planning, from ancient Babylon to the grand boulevards of Paris, the author meticulously examines the essential elements of a thriving urban environment. The book explores the challenges and opportunities presented by Chicago's rapid growth, including the need for efficient transportation, ample park spaces, and a vibrant city center. With detailed plans and evocative illustrations, the author lays out a comprehensive vision for Chicago's future, encompassing improvements to the lakefront, an interconnected network of highways, and a revitalized heart of the city. The Plan of Chicago stands as a testament to the transformative power of urban design and the enduring belief in the potential of cities to shape the lives of their inhabitants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. First Edition. 4th printing. Light wear.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. With the '1' in a number line. The Centennial Edition of this famous work with a new introduction by Carl Smith - a complete replica of the 1902 edition reset with new quality printing technology giving the full-page color plates a new sharpness not in the original. A super copy, clean, bright and unmarked.…