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1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: The World's Architectural Masterpieces (Quintessence Books)
	Creator: Mark Irving Publisher: Universe Category: Book List Price: ~~$36.95~~ Buy New: $21.84 You Save: $15.11 (41%) New (24) Used (9) Collectible (1) from $21.84 Rating: 5 reviews Sales Rank: 8236 Media: Hardcover Pages: 960 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.5 Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6.7 x 2.4 ISBN: 0789315645 Dewey Decimal Number: 720.9 EAN: 9780789315649 ASIN: 0789315645 Publication Date: October 23, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: New & Unread Book with Remainder Marked- May Have Slight Handling Wear From Bookstore Shelf- Instock For Immediate Shipping


Editorial Reviews: Product Description This book is a one-stop guide to the world’s greatest architectural achievements. Comprehensive and concise, it contains reviews of the most influential structures ever built worldwide. Covering a diverse array of architectural traditions and construction styles–from the bold and brash to the spiritual and reserved, from Angkor Wat to the Parthenon, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater to Frank Gehry’s Bilbao Guggenheim–the book celebrates the vision and achievement of world architecture. Entries are organized chronologically and include essential information on the featured building, as well as the social, political, cultural, and geographical considerations that influenced the design. Stunning illustrations and photographs highlight the technical feats and aesthetic brilliance of architects past and present. This comprehensive collection is an accessible reference for anyone interested in the history of architecture.