Casa Mexicana: The Architecture, Design, and Style of Mexico

Tim Street-Porter

ISBN 10: 1556703678 / ISBN 13: 9781556703676

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Casa Mexicana: The Architecture, Design, and Style of Mexico by Tim Street-Porter. Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, New York, NY, 1989. 1st Paperback Edition 3rd Printing. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. At least 4 pages bottom corner creased. 272 Pgs. ISBN 1556703678. LCCN 89-11382. Introduction by Marie Pierre Colle. The author shows the variety and beauty of Mexican houses with more than 350 full-color photos. The houses of Mexico have a rich past and are the product of a unique culture that mixes the heritage of the Toltecs and Mayas with that of Spanish and French invaders. Added to this is the influence of the land itself, for Mexico ranges from seashore to desert, from jungle to mountaintop, from a city of 20 million to a wilderness where time seems to stand still. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 32268. Seller Inventory # 32268

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Title: Casa Mexicana: The Architecture, Design, and...

Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Tim Street-Porter

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st edition.

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

An exploration of the charm and sophistication of Mexican style, celebrating the variety and beauty of Mexican houses, inside and out. It displays the mixture of cultures, heritage and natural influences of which they are a result. Mexican style is a contrast between wisdom and naivety. The houses of Mexico mix the heritage of the Toltecs and Mayas with that of the French and Spanish invaders. The land itself is a strong influence on Mexican architecture, from seashore to desert and jungle to mountaintop. Tim Street-Porter is the author of "Freestyle: The New Architecture" and "Interior design from Los Angeles".

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/ 1556703678 / Interior / Engels / English / Anglais / Englisch / soft cover / 24 x 28 cm / 272 .pp /