Round Buildings, Square Buildings, and Buildings That Wiggle Like a Fish

Philip M. Isaacson

ISBN 10: 0679806490 / ISBN 13: 9780679806493

Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1988

About this Item

Explores various architectural styles around the world, depicting churches, fortresses, bridges, air terminals, mills, cliff dwellings, tombs, and lighthouses of particular note. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

Seller Inventory # 123534461

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Round Buildings, Square Buildings, and Buildings That Wiggle Like a Fish
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0679806490
• ISBN 13: 9780679806493
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

A fascinating introduction to architecture takes readers on a tour of buildings the world over, from the Taj Mahal to New York's TWA Terminal, and discusses the main elements that give buildings their character. Reissue.

Synopsis

Philip M. Isaacson takes readers on a personal tour of buildings around the world, from places of worship, fortresses, and air terminals to bridges, windmills, and fishing shacks. Along the way they learn the many elements that give buildings their flavor and character. At once informative and beguiling, this striking introduction to architecture encourages readers to look for beauty where they may have never looked before.