library von campbell james pryce will (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. 30,5 x 24 cm 328 S. ; Hardcover. Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Sehr Gut, eher ungelesen; * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 12.00x10.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 12.00x10.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 12.00x10.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Will Pryce (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of this highly illustrated history of the architecture of the library. First edition. Illustrated with two hundred and ninety-two images, two hundred and seventy-five of which are in colour. The first single volume to tell the story of the library around the world, from the beginning of writing to the present day, from Mesopotamia to modern Japan. With reference to how each age and culture reinvented the library, mirroring the history of civilisation itself. Written by James W. P. Campbell, Professor of Architecture and Construction History at the University of Cambridge. Photography by Will Pryce, an English photographer. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine. book.

London : Thames & Hudson, 2020. Quarto, pictorial boards, gilt-lettered cloth spine, pp. 328, extensively and lavishly illustrated. New copy. 'Ambitious and wide-ranging, this is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world and from the beginnings of writing to the present day. In its highest form the library is a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture. From their designs for the libraries of ancient Rome to those of the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, architects have sought to outdo each other by producing ever more spectacular settings. The author and photographer have travelled the globe, documenting some eighty libraries. Architectural historian James Campbell contributes an authoritative and highly readable account accompanied by photographs by Will Pryce, one of the world?s leading photographers of interiors and architecture. Arresting and technically flawless, his photographs are both lucid and deeply atmospheric.' Dr James Campbell, an architect and art historian, is Seear Fellow in Architecture and History of Art at Queen?s College, Cambridge. His books include The Library: A World History and Brick: A World History, both published by Thames & Hudson. Will Pryce, a trained architect and award-winning photographer, is the author of six books, all published by Thames & Hudson. 'Glorious' -Sunday Telegraph 'A lavish tribute to the architecture of libraries, the culture of learning and our ever-changing relationship with the written word from ancient to medieval modern ? this great book is itself a rich library' -Saga Magazine 'A fascinating read for anyone who appreciates books and the beautiful buildings they?re housed in' - Elle Decoration A true delight for the bibliophile.

4°, 328 S., zahlr. Abb., Kart., Tadell. 'Ambitious and wide-ranging, this is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world and from the beginnings of writing to the present day. In its highest form the library is a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture. From their designs for the libraries of ancient Rome to those of the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, architects have sought to outdo each other by producing ever more spectacular settings. The author and photographer have travelled the globe, documenting some eighty libraries. Architectural historian James Campbell contributes an authoritative and highly readable account accompanied by photographs by Will Pryce, one of the world? s leading photographers of interiors and architecture. Arresting and technically flawless, his photographs are both lucid and deeply atmospheric.' Dr James Campbell, an architect and art historian, is Seear Fellow in Architecture and History of Art at Queen?s College, Cambridge. Dieses Buch befindet sich in unserem Aussenlager; sollten Sie dieses im Laden abholen wollen, bitten wir Sie um vorgängige Nachricht. 1100 gr. Schlagworte: Buchwesen - Bibliothekswesen.