Peter bruce philip dawson (10 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In 'Vers Une Architecture', published in the mid 1920s, Le Corbusier wrote about the inspiring qualities of the external design forms of Cunard's Aquitania. Since then nautical design inspired a great deal of innovative architecture on terra firma. Simultaneously, the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs made a broad range of eclectic modern styles fashionable - particularly in the commerical world, whereas Modernism with a capital M, already the design aesthetic of the pre-Stalinist Soviet Union, was associated with social reform, internationalism and a Marxist ideology. In passenger ship design, however, the picture was complicated by a variety of factors. According to Orwell, ships were seen to represent utopian visions of future paradises - and so represented the ideals of Modernism perhaps more effectively than any structure on dry land ever could. On the other hand they were equally powerful statements of imperialism and of commercial pride. This book will examine the development of the Modern Movement in passenger ship architecture in the twentieth century, ranging from small excursion vessels to liners, cruise ships, ferries, and, where necessary, freight vessels.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Wie neu. Auflage: 1. Auflage. 192 Seiten. Buch wie neu, es liegt nur leicht schief. Der Versand ins Ausland ist gegen Zahlung der Portokosten möglich. Bitte nehmen Sie Kontakt mit uns auf. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1350 Gebundene Ausgabe, Hardcover mit SU.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. A like new hardback copy in a like new dustjacket. No discernible faults to either. 1st edition. 240pp. 11 x 8.75 inches approx. Fully illustrated in colour/b&w. Published by Conway Maritime London 2010. In 'Vers Une Architecture', published in the mid 1920s, Le Corbusier wrote about the inspiring qualities of the external design forms of Cunard's Aquitania. Since then nautical design inspired a great deal of innovative architecture on terra firma. Simultaneously, the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs made a broad range of eclectic modern styles fashionable - particularly in the commercial world, whereas Modernism with a capital M, already the design aesthetic of the pre-Stalinist Soviet Union, was associated with social reform, internationalism and a Marxist ideology. In passenger ship design, however, the picture was complicated by a variety of factors. According to Orwell, ships were seen to represent utopian visions of future paradises - and so represented the ideals of Modernism perhaps more effectively than any structure on dry land ever could. On the other hand they were equally powerful statements of imperialism and of commercial pride. This book examines the development of the Modern Movement in passenger ship architecture in the twentieth century, ranging from small excursion vessels to liners, cruise ships, ferries, and, where necessary, freight vessels. We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK, using recycled materials where we can.…

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. 1st. Heavily illustrated account of the development of liner design in the 20th century with emphasis on interiors. 240pp. VG copy in dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. 1st. Heavilly illustrated and fairly detailed history of the QE2. 216pp. VG clean copy in dust wrapper.

hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.