About this title: Neal Bascomb tells the story of the 1929 race among three architects to build the tallest skyscraper in New York City, backgrounding the main story with the personal histories of the three competitors. He casts the narrative as a capitalist drama, detailing the role played in the competition--whose results would permanently affect the New York City skyline--by patron Walter Chrysler, and the intense rivalry between architects William Van Alen and Craig Severance. Descriptions of the political and cultural climates in New York and the United States during the 1920s contextualize the story.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
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Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. In Brodart cover. Giftable. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 342 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Audio Book edition
Binding: Audiobook (CD)
Publisher: Recorded Books, LLC
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781402561856ISBN:1402561857
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Former public library copy with library stamps/stickers. In plastic hardshell case. Discs, case in great condition, only light use. Unabridged; Includes ALL 10 discs; 11.5 hours; narrated by Richard M. Davidson.; Riveting account of the 1929 race to build New York City's tallest skyscraper, evoking the glory of an exciting time long past.; read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 10/21/2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: New. Hardback w/ DJ. Enjoyable reading copy for your personal pleasure. You are buying a Book in NEW condition with very light shelf wear to include very light edge and corner wear. Buy it Now! ! ! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or standard (on next page). Thanks again! ! ! ! read more
Binding: Audio Book
Publisher: Recorded Books, NY
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781402556012ISBN:1402556012
Description: VERY GOOD. Unabridged. 7 Cassettes. Running Time: Approx. 11.25 hours. Slipcase has rubbed corners. Narrated by Richard M. Davidson. "riveting, true account of the 1929 race to build New York City's tallest skyscraper..." read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Doubleday, 2003. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: As New in As New dust jacket. 0385506600. 2003 first edition, first printing quarter-cloth hardcover and dust jacket in excellent condition. Looks unread. Protective mylar cover.; 1.17 x 9.6 x 6.54 Inches; 352 pages. read more
Description: Very Good. Broadway Books, TPB, 2004. Almost like new, clean, t ight, no markings or highlighting, minimal wear, very slight warp from storage. read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780767912686ISBN:0767912683
Description: Good. Paperback. Used. Some Bent Pages; Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: 14851411 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780767912686. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780767912686ISBN:0767912683
Description: Good. Paperback. Used. Some Bent Pages; Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: 14856963 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780767912686. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780767912686ISBN:0767912683
Description: Good. Paperback. Used. Some Bent Pages; Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: 14856966 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780767912686. read more
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