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Brutal North: Post-War Modernist Architecture in the North of England by Simon Phipps
RRP: £17.99£12.23During the post-war years the North of England saw the building of some of the most aspirational, enlightened and successful modernist architecture in the world. For the first time, a single photographic book captures those buildings, in all their power... -
The Environmental Design Pocketbook by Sofie Pelsmakers
RRP: £32.00£26.84The Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips. Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the complex mass of technical data and legislation that... -
Alan Partridge: Big Beacon by Alan Partridge
RRP: £25.00£14.66"Not only has Alan Partridge created an entirely new storytelling structure, it's very funny indeed." Jon Ronson'Partridge... has become the man our time deserves. Aha!' The TimesIn Big Beacon, Norwich's favourite son and best broadcaster, Alan... -
Heaven on Earth: The Lives and Legacies of the World's Greatest Cathedrals by Emma J. Wells 9781788541954
RRP: £14.99£10.59A glorious illustrated history of sixteen of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the extraordinary stories of the people who built them. 'An impeccable guide to the golden age of ecclesiastical architecture' The Times 'Vivid, colourful... -
How to Read Bridges: A crash course spanning the centuries by Edward Denison
RRP: £12.99£9.54A lavishly illustrated practical guide for understanding bridges, with case studies of the world's most famous bridges. How to Read Bridges is a practical introduction to looking at the structure and purpose of bridges and a guide to reading the... -
Nature's Cathedral: A Guide to the Natural History Museum Building by The Natural History Museum
RRP: £9.99£6.80The Natural History Museum is home to many rare and exceptional natural wonders - but the magnificent Museum building is itself one of London's most iconic attractions. Envisioned by Alfred Waterhouse as a cathedral of nature, the building he created is... -
Lonely Planet's Wonders of the World by Lonely Planet
RRP: £24.99£19.21Extraordinary? You bet. Elusive? Not quite. From Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them on any budget. Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how... -
The Lighthouse Stevensons by Bella Bathurst
RRP: £9.99£6.64An exciting new edition of Bella Bathurst's epic story of Robert Louis Stevenson's ancestors and the building of the Scottish coastal lighthouses against impossible odds. 'Whenever I smell salt water, I know that I am not far from one of the... -
Dior: 30 Avenue Montaigne by Maureen Footer
RRP: £32.50£23.62Celebrating the reopening of 30, avenue Montaigne following two years of renovations and the launch of the Galerie Dior, a new space dedicated to Dior s creations, this sophisticated volume published on the occasion of the House s 75th anniversary in... -
Europe's 100 Greatest Cathedrals by Simon Jenkins
RRP: £30.00£21.95READERS OF EUROPEAN HISTORY WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BOOK!"Simon Jenkins has provided a feast for both eyes and mind in this sumptuously illustrated guide to Europe's greatest cathedrals" John Barton, author of A History of the Bible"As ever,... -
Windsor Castle: An Illustrated History by Pamela Hartshorne
RRP: £24.95£17.35Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909741645Author Pamela HartshorneFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Royal Collection TrustPublisher Royal Collection TrustWeight(grams) 930g -
Colour Quest Cityscapes: 30 Extreme Colouring Challenges to Complete by John Woodcock
RRP: £12.99£8.89Colour Quest (R) Cityscapes takes colour-by-number books to sky-scraping new heights, with 30 incredible skylines and buildings waiting to be revealed. From iconic landmarks such as the Chrysler building in New York, to hidden gems like the stunning... -
60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust by Elizabeth Green
RRP: £10.00£7.20This beautifully illustrated book tells the stories behind 60 remarkable buildings chosen from the many thousands at National Trust properties across England, Wales and Northern Ireland Spanning 900 years of history, this selection of 60 remarkable... -
Modernist Escapes: An Architectural Travel Guide by Stefi Orazi
RRP: £29.99£29.57Modernist fans will want to dive right into the pages of this guide to remarkable buildings designed by famous architects from Alvar Aalto to Charlie Zehnder. Featuring over 130 unique structures that span the globe, this book covers the full spectrum of... -
Trianon and the Queen's Hamlet at Versailles: A Private Royal Retreat by Jacques Moulin
RRP: £65.00£44.05Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080204103Author Jacques MoulinFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2340g -
Mr Barry's War: Rebuilding the Houses of Parliament after the Great Fire of 1834 by Caroline Shenton
RRP: £27.49£20.18When the brilliant classical architect Charles Barry won the competition to build a new, Gothic, Houses of Parliament in London he thought it was the chance of a lifetime. It swiftly turned into the most nightmarish building programme of the century... -
Architect (New edition): The Pritzker Prize Laureates in Their Own Words by Ruth Peltason 9780316505055
RRP: £50.00£35.25The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect includes all 42 recipients of the Pritzker Prize, and captures in pictures and their own words their awe-inspiring achievements. Organized in reverse chronological... -
Manmade Wonders of the World by DK
RRP: £30.00£23.35Discover and explore the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, from the Great Wall of... -
London Explored: Secret, surprising and unusual places to discover in the Capital by Peter Dazeley
RRP: £35.00£24.03This visually stunning guide takes you on a journey to some of London's most interesting, surprising and unique places. London is packed with little-known treasures: remarkably preserved historical houses, fascinating museums and galleries, unusual... -
A History of Norfolk in 100 Places by David Robertson
RRP: £17.99£13.33Norfolk has a wealth of important archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes. This guide is the first to use them to tell the county's rich history.Starting with real footprints of people who lived here nearly 1 million years ago, A History... -
London's Statues and Monuments by Peter Matthews
RRP: £18.50£13.69The streets and public spaces of London are rich with statues and monuments commemorating the city's great figures and events - from Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square and Sir Christopher Wren's Great Fire Monument to the charming Peter Pan statue in... -
Seashaken Houses: A Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet by Tom Nancollas
RRP: £10.99£7.12'A thrilling celebration of lighthouses' i newspaperAn enthralling history of Britain's rock lighthouses, and the people who built and inhabited themLighthouses are enduring monuments to our relationship with the sea. They encapsulate a romantic vision... -
Yorkshire's Prehistoric Monuments by Adam Morgan Ibbotson 9781803991061
RRP: £22.00£16.09Yorkshire is a testament to the enduring power of stone. From the imposing walls of Skipton Castle to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, the inhabitants of England's largest county have evidently found both beauty and practicality in the use of stone for... -
Alan Partridge: Big Beacon by Alan Partridge 9781399619981
RRP: £24.99£16.72In Big Beacon, Norwich's favourite son and best broadcaster, Alan Partridge, triumphs against the odds. TWICE.Using an innovative 'dual narrative' structure you sometimes see in films, Big Beacon tells the story of how Partridge heroically rebuilt his TV... -
Fallen Idols: Twelve Statues That Made History by Alex Von Tunzelmann
RRP: £12.99£8.60'Alex von Tunzelmann is one of the most gifted historians writing today. Brilliant and trenchant, witty and wise, Fallen Idols is a book you will adore, devour, and talk about to everyone you know. Hesitate no longer; buy this book.' Suzannah Lipscomb,... -
Modern Architecture: A Very Short Introduction by Adam Sharr
RRP: £8.99£6.45Somewhere between 1910 and 1970, architecture changed. Now that modern architecture has become familiar (sometimes celebrated, sometimes vilified), it's hard to imagine how novel it once seemed. Expensive buildings were transformed from ornamental... -
How to Read London: A crash course in London Architecture by Chris Rogers
RRP: £10.99£7.40Over 2,000 years of settlement give London its unique architectural heritage. Unlike Haussmann's Paris, neither monarch nor politician imposed their will; private ownership and enterprise shaped the city and defined its parts. Elegant West End squares... -
Medieval Castles of England and Wales by Bernard Lowry
RRP: £8.99£6.45Designed to dominate the surrounding area, to house powerful garrisons, offer sumptuous quarters for local nobility, and to discourage and repel enemy attacks, castles dominated England and Wales for more than half a millennium. Though some were built... -
The Edinburgh Art Book: The City Through the Eyes of its Artists by Emma Bennett
RRP: £16.99£12.86The Edinburgh Art Book showcases one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of its artists. There is so much to wonder at in this lovely book. Its enthusiasm reveals a passion for both contemporary art and the lovely city of... -
Bryant & May’s Peculiar London by Christopher Fowler
RRP: £10.99£7.77As the nation's oldest serving detectives, we know more about London than almost anyone. After all, we've been walking its streets and impulsively arresting its citizens for decades. Who better to take you through its less savoury side? We'll be... -
London Hidden Interiors by Philip Davies 9780956864246
RRP: £50.00£31.64Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956864246Author Philip DaviesFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint Atlantic Publishing, Croxley GreenPublisher Atlantic Publishing, Croxley Green -
The Hotel on Place Vendome: Life, Death, and Betrayal at the Hotel Ritz in Paris by Tilar J. Mazzeo 9780061791048
RRP: £9.99£6.64Set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of World War II, The Hotel on Place Vendome is the captivating history of Paris's world-famous Hotel Ritz-a breathtaking tale of glamour, opulence, and celebrity; dangerous liaisons, espionage, and... -
City of Immortals: Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris by Carolyn Campbell 9781943532292
RRP: £19.95£13.33This first-person account of a legendary necropolis will delight Francophiles, tourists and armchair travelers, while enriching the experience of taphophiles (cemetery lovers) and aficionados of art and architecture, mystery and romance. Carolyn... -
London's Hidden Burial Grounds by Robert Bard
RRP: £15.99£10.85It is fascinating to think that many hundreds of generations of Londoners lie beneath the city without us knowing. Over many centuries burial grounds have been developed, built over and then forgotten, often beneath playgrounds, gardens or car parks... -
Architecture: A Visual History by Jonathan Glancey
RRP: £25.00£19.22See more than 350 of the world's greatest buildings come to life in the most spectacular way! A world of beauty and genius is unveiled in this comprehensive architecture book. Discover the world's most incredible buildings, from the ancient world to the... -
Christmas at Highclere: Recipes and traditions from the real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon
RRP: £30.00£21.95Highclere Castle, known as 'the real Downton Abbey' bustles with activity at the best of times, but it is never more alive than at Christmas.Christmas at Highclere is a look behind the scenes at the routines and rituals that make the castle the most... -
Vanishing Stepwells of India by Victoria Lautmann 9781858946580
RRP: £40.00£31.94Some of the most stunning architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its stepwells, ancient water stores. Stepwells are unique to India and from around the 3rd century CE were built throughout the country, particularly in... -
Modern Architecture: The Structures that Shaped the Modern World by Jonathan Glancey
RRP: £25.00£16.38Explore over 500 masterpieces of modern architecture in this celebration of the most iconic buildings in the world. Written by acclaimed architecture expert Jonathan Glancey, Modern Architecture is a beautifully illustrated guide to the key styles,... -
Scratch Art: Around The World by Igloo Books
RRP: £9.99£6.65Around the World is an amazing globe-trotting travel book, mixing journal entries, fun facts and information, plus scratch-art pages of incredible landmarks and a fold-out world map!Book InformationISBN 9781800226845Author Igloo BooksFormat PaperbackPage... -
The Roman Forum by David Watkin
RRP: £8.99£6.45There are few more historic and evocative places in the world. Caesar was cremated there. Charles V and Mussolini rode by it in triumph. There Napoleon celebrated his festival of liberty. In this radical reappraisal David Watkin teaches us to see the...