New Glass Architecture
by Richards, Brent
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1856693767
- ISBN 13
- 9781856693769
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd., 2006. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Pale blue hardcover with title in black on spine. Condition: Fine, binding sound, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 240pp. Many colour illustrations. This book begins with an introduction that traces the history the key moments of glass in architecture, explains the importance of glass artists in the second half of the 20th century and describes developments in glass technology in architecture in the last 20 years. The book features 25 recent examples of glass architecture, including Jean Nouvel's Torre Agbar in Barcelona, Frank Gehry's DZ Bank in Berlin and Foster & Partners' Great Court at the British Museum in London..
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005846
- Title
- New Glass Architecture
- Author
- Richards, Brent
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1856693767
- ISBN 13
- 9781856693769
- Publisher
- Laurence King Publishing Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Keywords
- jean nouvel, gehry
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture (19th and 20th Century);
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About Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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