The "Wall Street Journal" and former "New York Times" architecture critic, who won the first Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism, examines Americans' preference for invented environments, such as theme parks, shopping malls and historic restorations. Huxtable argues that these and other unreal places, including Disney's Celebration city, have created a fantasy world in which the authentic is neither admired nor desired; and that real art, real places and history are the losers in the unreal America.
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The "Wall Street Journal" and former "New York Times" architecture critic, who won the first Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism, examines Americans' preference for invented environments, such as theme parks, shopping malls and historic restorations. Huxtable argues that these and other unreal places, including Disney's Celebration city, have created a fantasy world in which the authentic is neither admired nor desired; and that real art, real places and history are the losers in the unreal America.
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Used-Good. An 'insightful primer on contemporary architecture' by the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic. A Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic examines America's preference for invented environments--theme parks, shopping malls, and historic restorations--explaining how these and other unreal places have created a fantasy world where the authentic is neither admired nor desired. 129 illustrations. Book has minor shelf wear. Small tear at top of spine.
