About this title: This work on 20th-century architecture combines a clear general outline with analysis and interpretation of particular buildings. While technical, economic, social and intellectual developments are fully treated, the final emphasis is on individuals and on the qualities that give buildings their lasting value. For this revised and updated third edition, an appreciation of regional identity and variety has been incorporated, and also a section on recent architecture. There are many new colour illustrations, plans and drawings. The bibliography and notes have also been extended. This book sets ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780135866948ISBN:0135866944
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Phaidon, Oxford
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780714824789ISBN:071482478X
Description: Fine. No Jacket. Oversize trade softcover. FINE condition. Like new with no marks of any kind and no visible wear. Fresh and bright. 431 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780714821993ISBN:0714821993
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall 416 PGS., LIGHTLY BUMPED AT CORNERS, DJ IS LIGHTLY SCUFFED AT REAR, A LARGE, HEAVY, OVERSIZED BOOK; ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780714833569ISBN:0714833568
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780714821993ISBN:0714821993
Description: A good reading copy only. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. It has heavy underlining and marginalia throughout. -, Hard Cover, Good / Good. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780714821993ISBN:0714821993
Description: Very Good. Slight shelf rub and very slight age toning to top edge/inside of dust jacket. Past owner's name & address on endsheet. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
Date Published: 1996-08-15
ISBN-13:9780132322737ISBN:0132322730
Description: Very Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780714835242ISBN:0714835242
Description: Fine in Like New jacket. 3rd Edition; Still in shrinkwrap! Like New Copy! Like New! Very nice condition. May have price sticker on cover and very minor shelfwear. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
ISBN-13:9780135866948ISBN:0135866944
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1996-06-27
ISBN-13:9780714833569ISBN:0714833568
Description: No underlining, No highlighting, A very good reading copy, light moisture stain the the rear edge, the last few pages are only slightly wavy. read more
Description: Good. 0135866774 Hardcover, Ex-library book with typical markings, All orders are shipped with shipping and delivery confirmation! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: 1983-01
ISBN-13:9780135866696ISBN:0135866693
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780714821993ISBN:0714821993
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hard Board
Publisher: Phaidon, Oxford
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780714821993ISBN:0714821993
Description: Good in Good jacket. Used hardback in good condition, a little browning to pages and some shelf wear. This book fills a long-felt need by providing sound, readable and balanced overall view of the history of modern architecture. Dr. Curtis examines the origins of the modern tradition in the late 19th century, and sets its development in a broad context that includes changing social and technical conditions. 416 pages. read more
"excellent and concise survey of modern architecture, with the particular advantage that it offers a more global view than most books of this type. it sits on my desk and gets used more than one would think."
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