Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon - Hardcover

MacDonald, Donald; Nadel, Ira

 
9780811863377: Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0811863379 ISBN 13: 9780811863377
Verlag: Chronicle Books, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Nine million people visit the Golden Gate Bridge each year, yet how many know why it's painted that stunning shade of"international orange"? Or that ancient Mayan and Art Deco buildings influenced the design? Current bridge architectDonald MacDonald answers these questions and others in a friendly, informative look at the bridge's engineering and 70-year history. This accessible account is accompanied by 70 of MacDonald's own charming color illustrations, making it easy to understand how the bridge was designed and constructed. A fascinating study for those interested in architecture, design, or anyone with a soft spot for San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge is a fitting tribute to this timeless icon.

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Donald MacDonald is the first architect to work on the Golden Gate Bridge since its completion. He lives in San Francisco.

Ira Nadel has written numerous books, including biographies of Leonard Cohen and Ezra Pound. He lives in Vancouver, B.C.

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Verlag
Chronicle Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0811863379
ISBN 13 
9780811863377
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Gebundene Ausgabe
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
128
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