About this title: In 'Vers une Architecture', published in 1923, Le Corbusier equates the pure forms of the machine with the pure forms of the Parthenon to illustrate his view of architecture as a question of mass rather than facades, and that machines are highly architectural. First published in English in 1927, it is the most influential architectural manifesto of modern times.
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Description: Very Good. 0275709906 Very Good-An excellent copy. Softcover. Pages sharp and clean. No marks or highlighting in text. Light wear to the cover corner tips. Small discoloration area on the top corner of the front cover. Wrinkling to dust jacket edge at bottom of spine. Small black mark on top corner of first page. Cover lays flat. This book has NOT been marked as a remainder by the publisher. Accurate Detailed Descriptions with Fast Shipping and Robust Packaging. WHT119S. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications, New York
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780486250236ISBN:0486250237
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xix, 289 pp., illus.; 24 cm. Translated from the thirteenth French edition and with an introduction by Frederick Etchells. Highlighting on a dozen pages, otherwise tight & clean. "This pioneering proclamation by the great architect expounds Le Corbusier's technical and aesthetic theories, views on industry, economics, the relation of form to function, 'mass-production spirit, ' and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs of Le ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780486250236ISBN:0486250237
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Fine. B000NPWZ0A Can not claim a 30 plus year old book is in new condition, but this one could be considered such. Outstanding condition for its age. Your satisfaction is of course guaranteed. We ship the same or next day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Architectural Press
Date Published: 1970
ISBN-13:9780851396521ISBN:0851396526
Description: Very Good. Isbn matches very clean softcover w/ light wear and solid spine. clean text FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs. read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Description: Good; Collectible. London: Architectural Press, 1959. Hardcover in dust jacket. Price-clipped dj is rubbed, a bit edgeworn, pages lightly toned, else very good overall condition. No underlining, etc., NOT EX-LIBRARY. read more
Edition: Early English Language Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Brewer and Warren, NY
Description: Very Good. This Edition Scarce. VG. Translated into English from the 13th French Edition by Frederick Etchells. No date, ca. 1927. Hardcover, brown and gray cloth, no DJ, 289 pp, b&w illustrations, black topstain, slight edgewear and moderate soiling to cloth, previous owners name on back of front cover, else a clean and tight copy. Protected in a mylar cover. read more
Edition: 2nd-4th Thsnd
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Rodker, London
Date Published: 1931
Description: halftones from photos. Vg/no dj. spine sunned and speckled. Small quarto, orange cloth, 289pp. Inscribed, signed and dated 28 Oct 1935 on front free endpaper by Le Corbusier. The Former owner to who the inscription is directed has affixed his address label to the front pastedown. Laid in this volume [as acquired from agent of former owner's estate] are the following: ***** 4 copies of the printed 3 X 5 card admitting one to the Columbia University Institute of Arts in Science Illustrated ... read more
Description: Good. GOOD with average wear to cover and pages. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
Description: Fair. 0486250237 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ORDERS SHIP WITHIN 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS. MAY CONTAIN HIGHLIGHTING AND/OR WRITING. ALL USED BOOK ARE LISTED AS ACCEPTABLE BUT MAY BE GOOD/VERY GOOD/LIKE NEW. read more
"so he writes this manifesto where he contrasts images of the Parthenon with images of sports cars etc. but the last image, the one you expect to be the most austere pediment or raceyest coupe is instead a pipe, there it is, the future formalist with a sense of style and humor! I feel a groundswell of whimsy coming on."
"I don't like the way Le Corbusier writes, but this book is epic. As a student of architecture I learned a lot from this book, mostly about the five principles of Modern Architecture. It isn't a boring book, but you have to be careful to interpretate some things he writes. It is definetly a must-read."
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