Paul Cret (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What do our cities say about us? What have we made them, and how ought they to be? How has our vision of the city evolved over time, and can we really influence change and effect improvements? In this vibrant cultural history of the city, Joseph Rykwert explores the great cities of the modern world, examining their fabric and assessing how successfully they have met the needs of their inhabitants. From the teeming city centres of the industrial revolution to the exclusive gated suburbs of the 21st century, from the Parisian boulevards of Haussmann to the 'green' architecture of Emilio Ambasz, Rykwert charts the complex story of the growth of the city, setting architectural development firmly within a political, economic, social, and cultural context. Drawing on examples from Brasilia to Islamabad, Shanghai to Houston, Rykwert presents a fascinating analysis of urban growth, arguing forcefully that as voters and consumers we need to consider the economic, social, and cultural implications of developments and demonstrate our resistance to them if necessary. The arguments over the future of the Ground Zero site in Manhattan encapsulate the conflicting demands of civic pride and public utility set against private gain that vie for dominance in the 21st century, and exemplify the choices that, as citizens, we must all eventually make. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorJoseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of ten previous books, including The Idea of a Town, and is an eminent and widely-res.

Catalog of the 1987 exhibition commemorating the first 35 years of the Federal Reserve. With two essays; a historical study of the System, and a second dedicated to the design and construction of the Eccles Building, a competition won by Paul Cret. First edition. 28 cm; 24 pp.; illustr. from photographs and drawings. A very good copy or better in pictorial wrappers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 173 pages : illustrations. Ex-library, with library markings limited to ghost of label at foot of spine, library bookplate and cancellation stamp at front pastedown, unobtrusive stamps at verso of title page and recto of following leaf, ghost of slip to rear free endpaper, and cancellation stamp and small scar from removal of label at rear pastedown. Publisher's binding good, though faded and somewhat scuffed, gold-stamped lettering and device at front panel and lettering at spine dull; library markings as above else text and photographs very good. 2900 grams.…

folio [41 x 31 cm]; [x], 212 pp, frontis, hundreds of illustrations from photos, some full-page, many architectural plans, some full-page. original cloth covers, very worn and stained, tear at lower spine, some leaves are lightly soiled, but internally very good in a poor cover. An important work by this fine architectural firm, illustrating in detail 34 country homes, mansions and gardens they designed, many in the Philadelphia area, others in the surrounding states. The illustrations include ornament, interiors, some with furnishings, exterior views, and very detailed plans and drawings. A picture of this book is available on request.…

Softcover. First Edition. Oblong Folio, 157 pages plus 24 plates. In Good condition. Fully bound in dark green cloth with gilt lettering to front cover. Boards have bumping to corners, mild discoloration, and light scuff marks. Textblock has ink writing to front free end page, splitting to hinges, resulting in partially detached textblock, age toning and mild wear to edges. Shelved in Room F. 1401069. Special Collections. …

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Landscape folio (21" x 12 ¼") 157pp., with a frontispiece plate (halftone photograph), and 24 plates at the back, one of which is folded. Text illustrated throughout with black & white halftone photographs. Stapled in contemporary dark green cloth over flexible card covers, title stamped in gold on front cover, green endpapers. Lower right corner of front cover is creased, back free endpaper is detached, near fine. An attractive, near fine copy featuring detailed photographs, maps, plans, and tables.…

Paperback. Condition: As New.