This totally original architecture book - the first ever comprehensive study of brick - follows the story of brick from 5,000 bc to its use in building today, via the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany, the majestic temples of Pagan and Mughal mosques in Iran, to its modern revival. Marvellously illustrated with spectacular, specially-taken photographs, Brick is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period, a ...
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This totally original architecture book - the first ever comprehensive study of brick - follows the story of brick from 5,000 bc to its use in building today, via the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany, the majestic temples of Pagan and Mughal mosques in Iran, to its modern revival. Marvellously illustrated with spectacular, specially-taken photographs, Brick is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period, a technical survey of brickmaking and bricklaying, and an essay in architectural and cultural history. The authors have applied their expert visual and technical knowledge to more than one hundred themes, from bricks in ancient Egypt to their distinctive use by such modern masters as Louis Kahn, Alvar Aalto and Renzo Piano. Great works of engineering - viaducts, tunnels and bridges - are given prominence alongside great cathedrals and country houses, temples and mosques, testifying to the incredible versatility and importance of bricks and brickwork.
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Very Good. 2003. First Edition. hardcover. Cloth, dj. Folio. 320 pp. Profusely ilustrated in color. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Architecture & Urban Design).
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Used-Very Good. This is the first comprehesive work on brick, the essential building material, and ranges over every culture throughout history. It begins in 5000 BC and comes up to the 20th century. Indispensable to anyone practicing or studying architecture. Foreign Editions BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! ! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector...Some eraser marks on forward top end paper.
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Good. Size: 9x1x12; Previous owner's return address label or bookplate present. Light shelf wear. Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Book was donated to Friends of Omaha Public Library.
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Fine. Contains: Unspecified. With over 600 illustrations, 570 in colour. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Pryce, Will (Photographs) Fine in Very Good jacket. 4to. Signed. By Author and Illustrator First Edition. With over 600 illustrations, 570 in colour. Book signed by Campbell and Pryce on f-fep. D/J has very minor creasing to rear, book in immaculate condition, an excellent copy.