The A-Z of Modern Architecture (2-volume set in slipcase)

Gossel, Peter, editor

ISBN 10: 3822863130 / ISBN 13: 9783822863138

Published by Taschen, Cologne, Germany, 2007

About this Item

Cologne: Taschen, 2007. First edition in English. Two volumes in slipcase. Elephant Folio (15" x 12" x 4.4"). 1072 pp. Lavishly illustrated in color with thumb index. Unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, this tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work. Each architect's entry features a portrait, quote, and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context, and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs, and floor plans. The book's A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements, and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries. With 600 entries, 5200 illustrations, and a glossary of architectural terms, The A to Z of Modern Architecture is a comprehensive resource that no architecture profession, fan, or student should be without. New in new slipcase in original publisher's shipping carton which suspends books safely for shipping, then boxed again. New.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The A-Z of Modern Architecture (2-volume set in slipcase)
• Publisher: Taschen, Cologne, Germany
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3822863130
• ISBN 13: 9783822863138
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated
• Edition: First Edition in English
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

The incredible, indispensable TASCHEN encyclopedia of architecture, unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work. Each architect's entry features a portrait, quote, and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context, and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs, and floor plans. The book's A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements, and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries. With 600 entries, 5200 illustrations, and a glossary of architectural terms, The A to Z of Modern Architecture is a comprehensive resource that no architecture profession, fan, or student should be without.

About the Author

Peter Gossel runs a practice for the design of museums and exhibitions. He is the editor of TASCHEN's monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner and Richard Neutra, as well as the editor of Basic Architecture series and author of Architecture of the 20th Century