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This is a guide to the architectural elements of all periods of history, from the more obvious buildings of the city centre to the monuments, nooks and crannies of the outer arrondissements. More than 2000 buildings, monuments, bridges and parks are included, with 58 walking tours listed. ... Read more

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Amazing information source
I can not believe this book is out of print. A few years ago I spent two weeks in Paris walking a large numbers of these tours. They are set to take the observer from one Metro stop to another through one or more neighborhoods. It is best for an architect or a serious traveller who enjoys looking at, and finding out information about, buildings. It is not a single source of information for the city or a general guidebook by any means. Another great pleasure while using this book is experiencing some of the lesser known areas of Paris that are off of the normal tourist routes. A great, great resource. Get a copy if you can find one.

7/12/99 Review Unfair; a quite useful book
The only other review at the time of this posting is rather unfair, probably because the author misunderstood the purpose of the book. It is a guide for walking the streets of Paris to look at buildings. It is not a coffee-table book. Hence the relative paucity of illustrations. Hence the use of actual French names for buildings and places. (How else would you find them? The signs are not in English. And the reviewer obviously found translation no problem.) And the maps are certainly adequate for finding your way. They show excellent small-scale detail. Perhaps the only "fault" of the book is that it is so compendious and the information so complete that it takes some study to plan your day. But at 446 pgs, it still fits neatly in a handbag or camera pack. The index is very good, and there are 20 blank pages at the back for your personal notes.

needs much editing
There are 58 walks here, richly researched and presented with White's wonderful opinions. There are plenty of drawbacks, however. 1. You must speak pretty fluent French to read this book. White drops untranslated phrases in relentlessly. Even plain old buildings have to be called"Bureaux", "Logements", "Immeuble": WasWhite's editor as pedantic as White seems? One wonders why "Ambassadedes Emirats Arabes Unis" could not have been translated into"Embassy of the United Arab Emirates". Really.2. The maps areterrible: black and white Michelin maps with 1, 2 or 3 walks shown in greyon 1 map. The map numbering and site numbering system is very difficult tofollow. Some readers might like to backtrack from a location on amap toWhite's text but this is very difficult.3. Architecture books withoutphotographs are self defeating. The joy, or distaste, the author wishes toshare is best illuminated with visual imagery. White isdelightfullyopinionated but his book is scantily illustrated. ... Read more

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Making a well drawn design is not enough. Designers have to work with coalitions and alianties, time and process, ecology and economy. They have to be clever, with a broad vision. This new approach doesn t need to be boring. It can make fun. And be sexy.

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Outstanding periodical...
This is a great journal for professionals, or the aspiring urban planners and landscape architects. It covers environmental design from an international perspective with extensive essays, interviews in a well though out academic manner; without the ubiquitous adverts. This periodical can be enjoyed by any one from professionals to backyard gardeners, just about anyone whom is devoted to environmental conservation and sustainability.
A. Thomas ... Read more

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While few historians would dispute the importance of the printed book in the development of domestic design in 18th- and 19th-century Britain, this is the first major study to trace the evolution of architectural ideas during the period by examining the literary output of architects. It is a work of extraordinary scholarship, based on an extensive search of dozens of major library collections, that will serve as a standard resource for researchers and librarians, book dealers and collectors.Most of the book is devoted to descriptions of hundreds of books and periodicals containing original designs for domestic structures. The earliest title described is Colen Campbell's Vitruvius Britannicus (1715), an important Palladian manifesto and the first book to illustrate a series of the author's own executed designs for dwellings, intended to redirect and reform British architectural taste, and the latest title is Supplement (1842) to John Claudius Loudon's Encyclopedia. Related materials on agriculture, landscape design, drawing, and perspective also are covered. Each entry includes a bibliographic description of all known editions and a commentary that describes and analyzes the text and plates, focusing in particular on the author's ideas and approaches to design issues.Appendixes to the principal entries provide a checklist of additional handbooks and manuals by important authors such as Crunden, Halfpenny, Langley, Nicholson, Pain, Richardson, Salmon, and Swan, and books showing domestic interiors. There is also a valuable short-title chronological list, and a list of printers, publishers, and booksellers.In a lengthy introductory essay, Archer discusses architecture and the book trade, the format and content of the books, and aspects of architectural theory and design-including ideas of "character" and "retirement," dwelling types such as villas, cottages, and row houses, model housing for laborers, and town and village planning.John Archer is Associate Professor in the Humanities Program at the University of Minnesota. ... Read more

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Contains indexes: Where to find manufacturer's Catalogs, Firms, Products, Trade Names, Data Filing Format, Key Words ... Read more

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Why are libraries such desirable commissions for contemporary architects and the frequent source of inspiration for artists and writers through the ages? LOGOTOPIA - the ancient Greek for word place - explores the library through architecture, art, and literature. With an astonishing multidisciplinary approach, these original writings examine both ancient and contemporary libraries - notably Egypt's Biblioteca Alexandria and Japan's Library of a Poet - as well as libraries of the imagination as seen through fiction, art, new media and pop culture. Punctuated with interviews and essays, LOGOTOPIA explores the library as a concept and a built form through four distinct forms: the Universal Library, the National Library, the Public Library and the Private Library. Discussions range from ancient Alexandria to modern Baghdad and from personal experiences to national identities. This original collection is richly illustrated with photographs, sculptures, models and installations from the past, present and perhaps the future. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a complete index to The Dome, published in London by the Unicorn Press and subtitled consecutively "A Quarterly Containing Examples of the Arts" and "An Illustrated Monthly Magazine and Review" which published works by W. B. Yeats, Edward Elgar, William Strang, Laurence Housman, Martin Schongauer, Arthur Symons, Campbell Dodgson, Gordon Craig, Francis Thompson, and others. ... Read more

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Not Much Architecture
If you're interested in Mr. Hellman's politically correct judgments on civilizations throughout time, with occassional comments on their architecture, this is the book for you. You might want to have a book on architecture handy to explain terms he uses, but doesn't explain, such as flying butress and ribbed vault.

A comic-style history of architecture full of humour
What a pleasure to read this book; it is witty and now and then mordant.
It explains the changing styles of buildings on the basis of the societies, their technical abilities, and their power structure, as well as the self-importance of rulers and architects.
All pages are approximately half text and half comic drawings, often with a touch of sarcasm.
Enjoy it!

Capital!
If, like me, you've ever wandered around thinking, ah yes, interesting column, from the ionoricesque ahem period, yes, indeed - but wished you actually KNEW what period or style you were looking at - this is absolutely the book for you.A wealth of information, both historical and structural, about architecture and architects.I found this book easy to read, informative and entertaining, thanks to a host of tiny cartoons which slip you information without you quite noticing it, like hiding cauliflower in macaroni and cheese.

A very worthwhile book. ... Read more

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When it comes to collectibles, where do the enthusiasts go when they want to know price, condition, or trends? They go to the industry’s most respected source: Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index from the Collectors’ Information Bureau.

Here’s the ultimate guide to all facets of collecting, including buying, selling, insuring, and online trading, regardless of whether someone collects only a single line, or up to 100.

With its comprehensive directories, more than 100 feature stories, 225 artist profiles, and tons of collectible advice, this truly is the “encyclopedia of collectibles.”

Benefits:
-The latest on 65,000 collectibles, including issue price, year of issue, edition, status, and more.
-Complete directories for manufacturers, national clubs, and national secondary market dealers.
-All from Collector's Information Bureau, the collectibles industry’s leading trade association. ... Read more

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Comprehensive on popular collectibles
This guide covers most of the major brands of collectibles, from Anheuser-Busch steins to Swarovski crystal and Willitts Designs Just the Right Shoe. It lists the original prices, retirement date, edition size, and replacement values for 68,000 items. It is very useful if you are planning to sell on an auction site and need to set your reserve--at least you'll know what it originally cost, and have some idea of what dealers are reselling it for today. Very useful. Good value.

Very Helpful
This book covers most of the popular artists who create collectibles, and includes original prices for entire collections, contact info on companies, index of artists. A great reference for updating insurance or for looking up what you have missed, or have inherited! ... Read more