Classic Atlanta: Landmarks of the Atlanta Spirit

William Mitchell, Van Jones Martin

ISBN 10: 0932958125 / ISBN 13: 9780932958129

Published by Martin-St. Martin Publishing Company, New Orleans, LA/ Savannah, GA, 1991

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Martin-St. Martin Publishing Company, New Orleans, LA/ Savannah, GA. 1991. Hardcover. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good +; light bumping to lower tips; light shelfwear to head, tail, tips, and board bottom edges; light foxing to textblock top. DJ: Very Good; NOT Price Clipped ($60.00);light bumping to head, tail, and tips; small closed tear at head; rubbing to panels. Maroon paper over boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. Maps as endpapers. 223 pp 4to. Atlanta has undergone phenomenal growth in the recent years but many of the original well-planned residential neighborhoods have survived, been enhanced, and preserved. This book gives a comprehensive overview of Atlanta architecture and the forces that have shaped its evolution. Meticulously arranged and documented, the timeline illustrates the remarkable construction and deconstruction of the Atlanta skyline and recognizes the designs of a legion of talented architects. A tour of historic Atlanta neighborhoods shows some of the landmark homes which still define that aspect of classic Atlanta. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket. Due to size, no International Shipping. Priority mailing will require additional postage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classic Atlanta: Landmarks of the Atlanta Spirit
• Publisher: Martin-St. Martin Publishing Company, New Orleans, LA/ Savannah, GA
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0932958125
• ISBN 13: 9780932958129
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture/Design
  • Photography/Visual Arts

About this title

Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of Atlanta architecture and the forces that have shaped its evolution: the geography and topography; technology and economics; war and social change; strong, dynamic personalities who have shaped its spirit; and the vigorous, romantic persona of the city itself. Includes 354 photos, maps, and images.

About the Author

William R. Mitchell Jr. was a founding trustee of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. He is a cultural historian, historic preservationist, lecturer and award-winning author. His many books include monographs on architects such as J. Neel Reid, James Means and Keith Summerour. He has written text for books on Savannah, Atlanta and New Orleans. Classical America has called him "the leading authority on the architecture of Georgia." Mitchell is a founding trustee of the Southern Architecture Foundation, Inc.