With contribution by William Chaitkin. New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1982). First American Edition. 11.75 x 11.75 in. 359pp, Index, Bibliography. Black cloth. Fine conditin in fine dj. A lively presentation of the diversities and complexities of contemporary architecture. Includes the biographies of over 120 architects and 550 illustrations - 184 in color. ISBN 0810906694; 11.75 x 11.75 inches; 359 pages.

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Title: Architecture Today
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, New York
Publication Date: 1982
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0810906694
ISBN 13: 9780810906693
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First American Edition.
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 359 pages; Description: 359 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 336-337. Subjects: Architecture, Modern --20th century. Summary: We are living in one of the most creative and controversial periods in architectural history. With the current profileration of architecture journals, the institution of conferences on architecture, and the sheer number of new buildings being erected worldwide, awareness of contemporary architecture has increased significantly. Anyone interested in sorting out the diversities and complexities of contemporary architecture - and in speculating on the future shape of our homes and cities - will enjoy this spirited, up-to-the-minute book. It brings the reader into stimulating contact with perhaps the most independent and original - and surely the wittiest - of current writers in the field. Architect/author Charles Jencks gives us a highly articulate, no-holds-barred international survey documenting the state of architecture at the beginning of this decade. Over 500 stunning illustrations are included, nearly 200 of them in color. In addition, there is a useful reference section containing the biographies of over 120 architects, a selected bibliograph, and a full index.

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