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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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
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. 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
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Good Condition in Fair jacket. 342 pages. Ex-library with typical marks, light discoloring; tight book. The dj has a piece cut from the back; wrapped; taped to cover edges. "New York City in the roaring twenties...a battle between America's most creative-and most ambitious-architects...the race to build the world's tallest skyscraper. " Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz. ISBN: 0385506600 Inventory No: 079618. 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
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780385506601. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Doubleday Publishing, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Fine. Illistrated wraps. Stated First Edition. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
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
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
Edition: First Edition/First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Publishing, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. DJ in protective mylar cover. 1 on the number line. read more
Edition: First Edition/First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Publishing, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780385506601ISBN:0385506600
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. Signed by Author DJ in protective mylar cover. Signed by author on the half title page. read more
"I think Neal Bascomb makes an excellent case for the late '20s and early '30s in New York being one of the most interesting architecturally. The race to be "higher" that propelled the Chrysler, Manhattan Company, and ESB, is a captivating one and Bascomb tells the story well."
"One of those books I had to buy after reading it. During the Depression, these two NY architects managed to battle for the rights to the world's tallest building. I'm a tortoise-like reader, and this was so gripping it took me only a few days."
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