ISBN: 9780306802447 - the stones of venice (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. }It is in Venice, and in Venice only, that effectual blows can be struck at this pestilent art of the Renaissance. Destroy its claims to admiration there, and it can assert them nowhere else. This was Ruskins war cry as he entered the now almost forgotten Battle of the Styles on the side against the school which has conducted mens inventive and constructional faculties from the Grand Canal to Gower Street.But first the reader must know the difference between right and wrong; he must find out for himself the best way of doing everything. I shall give him stones, and bricks and straw, chisels and trowels and the ground, and then ask him to build, only helping him if I find him puzzled.Unhappily, both these exciting objectives were attained only after the expenditure of nearly half-a-million words; glorious words, but too many. For fifty years, The Stones of Venice was read by all who went there and thousands who could not; the sightseers whom the city captivates today seldom have its greatest guidebook with them. It is the aim of this new edition to put a fascinating book within reach of travelersactive or armchairwith limited resources of time. Much that was superfluous has been omitted; what remains is the essence of a now very readable and portable book. It is a book for the lover of architecture, the lover of Venice, the lover of lost causes, and, perhaps above all, for the lover of fine writing. }. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Zustand: Good+. Reissue Edition; Sixth Printing. 0.75 X 5.25 X 8.25 inches; 254 pages; B&W illustrations. Minor creasing on the top exterior edge of a few pages. Light foxing on the top exterior edge of textblock. Minor creasing on spine. Minor shelf wear on the covers. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good copy with clean pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Da Capo Press, 1985. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Da Capo Press, 1960. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with the previous owner's inscription on the inside of the front cover, sticker residue on the back cover, and light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: n No Jacket. n Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1985. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unabridged republication of the edition published in New York in 1960, edited by J G Links. A book for the lover of architecture and of Venice. 254pp with index, illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs. Minimal edgewear, label to rear panel and private ex libris label inside cover, otherwise near fine copy. Book.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Includes 6*b/w plates. 234pp.