Language: English
Published by Penguin Random House Australia, Hawthorn, 2013
ISBN 10: 0143570803 ISBN 13: 9780143570806
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Penguin Special that investigates the incredible true story behind Australia's most famous buildingJ rn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord.The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. The interiors he planned went unbuilt and rumours were spread about his departure.In this incisive essay, to celebrate the Opera House's fortieth anniversary, Daryl Dellora draws on his own past interview with Utzon to pull those rumours apart. Along with the architect's original intentions, he reveals how misguided was the attempt to thwart one of the modern world's architectural masterpieces. Jorn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord. The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Language: English
Published by Viking, Camberwell, VIC Australia, 2012
ISBN 10: 0670075981 ISBN 13: 9780670075980
Seller: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The dust jacket has a little wear. The page edges are lightly tanned. The front endpaper has been clipped. The title page has an inscription from a previous owner. 374 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Random House Australia, Hawthorn, 2013
ISBN 10: 0143570803 ISBN 13: 9780143570806
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Penguin Special that investigates the incredible true story behind Australia's most famous buildingJ rn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord.The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. The interiors he planned went unbuilt and rumours were spread about his departure.In this incisive essay, to celebrate the Opera House's fortieth anniversary, Daryl Dellora draws on his own past interview with Utzon to pull those rumours apart. Along with the architect's original intentions, he reveals how misguided was the attempt to thwart one of the modern world's architectural masterpieces. Jorn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord. The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books, Camberwell VIC, 2012
ISBN 10: 0670075981 ISBN 13: 9780670075980
Seller: Book Merchant Bookstore, Bunbury, WA, Australia
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has creasing at edges and spine. Interior and binding are excellent.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Random House Australia, Hawthorn, 2013
ISBN 10: 0143570803 ISBN 13: 9780143570806
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Penguin Special that investigates the incredible true story behind Australia's most famous buildingJ rn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord.The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. The interiors he planned went unbuilt and rumours were spread about his departure.In this incisive essay, to celebrate the Opera House's fortieth anniversary, Daryl Dellora draws on his own past interview with Utzon to pull those rumours apart. Along with the architect's original intentions, he reveals how misguided was the attempt to thwart one of the modern world's architectural masterpieces. Jorn Utzon designed the Sydney Opera House so that every element would be in harmony. But its construction, while it began in just that way, ended in complete discord. The visionary state government that commissioned the project was replaced by one that did not appreciate it and stopped funding it. Utzon was forced out. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Scarce very good overall - immediate recorded despatch from the Uk 6 days a week.
Published by Viking, Penguin Books, Camberwell VIC, 2012., 2012
Seller: Camberwell Books & Collectibles Pty Ltd, HAWTHORN EAST, VIC, Australia
Association Member: ILAB
374 pp including index, tinted end-papers, coloured and b&w photographic plates, fine copy in like, pictorial d/j.
Language: Spanish
Seller: ORTIZ MARCOS Libros Antiguos, Madrid, M, Spain
Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Fundación Caja de Arquitectos, 2008. Estuche en cartoné con el libreto y un CD, 20x14 cm., 36 pp., abundantes ilustraciones + CD. Buen estado de conservación.