Introduction by Robert Venturi (9 results)
Language: English
Published by Museum of Modern Art; New York Graphic Society, New York, 1977
- Softcover
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. 132 pages, illustrations; 23 x 29 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light shelfwear to wraps, age toning. *** The pioneering document on post-modern architecture. *** CONTENTS: Nonstraightforward architecture: a gentle manifesto; Complexity and contradiction vs. simplification or pictures…queness; Ambiguity; Contradictory levels: the phenomenon of "Both-And" in architecture; Contradictory levels continued: the double-functioning element; Accommodation and the limitations of order: the conventional element; Contradiction adapted; Contradiction juxtaposed; The inside and the outside; The obligation toward the difficult whole. Size: Oblong.
Published by Princeton Architectural Press New York, 2000
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Add to basket28.5x22cm. First Edition. The life and works of William L. Price (1861-1916), pioneer along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright of American architecture; including Price's own writings, a chronology and catalogue of his works, and an essay on his Arts & Crafts furniture. ppXIII(1)362 with colour plates, numerous monochrom…e & other illustrations, bibliography, and index. Hardback / hard cover: maroon cloth, backstrip titled in gilt, front cover with blindstamped title. FINE copy in VERY GOOD unclipped dust jacket nicked and a little creased at foot of fold between front panel and flap, and with a few minor indentations on rear panel. (Heavy item, overseas shipping at cost.).
Language: English
Published by Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2000
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- First Edition
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Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First American Edition. A very good copy in an unclipped dust jacket.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. EXCELLENT Unmarked PAGES And BINDING And DUST JACKET. Hardback. As Shown. Not Ex-library or Facsimile reprint. Published/printed by Princeton Architectural Press,1991. Approximately 8 1/2 X 11 1/2. 385 pages.
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Published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY, 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Grey cloth octavo, with dust jacket. First edition. Inscribed by Robert Venturi to art & architecture critic Victoria Donohoe (1929 - 2018). Donohoe wrote over 1,000 articles about art and architecture for the Philadelphia Inquirer over a fifty-year…period from 1962-2012. Near fine+ with some very faint foxing to edges of text block. Moderate rubbing to dj, chip to lower right front corner. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1966
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Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Robert Venturi and Vincent Scully on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Introduction by Vincent Scully. Rare and desirable signed by both Venturi and Scully. As Venturi's "gentle manifest…o for a nonstraightforward architecture," Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the author's ideas on creating and experiencing architecture" (The New York Times).
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Robert Venturi who has added a drawing of his mother's house on the dedication page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Introduction by Vincent Scully. As Venturi's "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightfor…ward architecture," Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the author's ideas on creating and experiencing architecture" (The New York Times).
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Al, Friendship and respect Bob Venturi." FineÂin a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. As Venturi's "gentle manifesto for a nonstr…aightforward architecture," Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the author's ideas on creating and experiencing architecture" (The New York Times).
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1966
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Signed and dated by Robert Venturi on the title page. FineÂin a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. As Venturi's "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightforward architecture," Complexity and Contradiction in Ar…chitecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern rebellion against the purism of modernism. Three hundred and fifty architectural photographs serve as historical comparisons and illuminate the author's ideas on creating and experiencing architecture" (The New York Times).
