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Mounton House: The Birth and Rebirth of an Edwardian Country Home by Helena Gerrish
RRP: $58.05$43.86The most ambitious project of Henry Avray Tipping, the influential architectural editor of Country Life, Mounton was a new country house and garden, designed without limitations of expense to be the perfect expression of his immense knowledge of history,... -
The Japanese Teahouse Wolfgang Fehrer 9783721209976
RRP: $64.44$43.77Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783721209976Author Wolfgang FehrerFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint Niggli VerlagPublisher Niggli VerlagWeight(grams) 1510g -
Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Edinburgh by Nick Haynes
RRP: $32.25$23.74Edinburgh is a city renowned for critical thinking, cutting edge breakthroughs and unique creativity. At the heart of these enlightened ideals lies the University of Edinburgh, which has influenced life in the capital since it was founded in the late... -
The Parish Chest by W.E. Tate
RRP: $38.70$29.71This is the third edition of a classic. It is the standard study of the parochial administration in England. When the late W.E. Tate first wrote it, in 1946, there was no such book though all agreed that such a book was very much needed. Mr Tate's... -
Men from the Ministry: How Britain Saved Its Heritage by Simon Thurley
$16.81Between 1900 and 1950 the British state amassed a huge collection of over 800 historic buildings, monuments, and sites and opened them to the public. This engaging book explains why the extraordinary collecting frenzy took place, locating it in the... -
Bauhaus Travel Book: Weimar Dessau Berlin by Ingolf Kern
RRP: $25.79$18.94Established in 1919 in Weimar, the Bauhaus college for design influenced one of the world's most important Modernist movements. Divided into three geographic sections that follow the locations of the school-Weimar (1919-25), Dessau (1925-33), and Berlin... -
The London Square: Gardens in the Midst of Town Todd Longstaffe-Gowan 9780300152012
RRP: $51.60$46.43Modern-day London abounds with a multitude of gardens, enclosed by railings and surrounded by houses, which attest to the English love of nature. These green enclaves, known as squares, are among the most distinctive and admired features of the... -
A Guide to the Buildings of Coventry by Arthur George 9780752431154
RRP: $16.76$12.41In this resource, George Demidowicz looks at the buildings of Coventry, explaining their architecture, their architects, and the original uses of many of the buildings.Book InformationISBN 9780752431154Author George DemidowiczFormat PaperbackPage Count... -
Hidden Architecture: Buildings that Blend In Alyn Griffiths 9789401482103
RRP: $58.05$37.73This book presents innovative examples of hidden architecture: buildings that are designed to disappear into their surroundings or hide in plain sight. In the city, hidden buildings are often designed to provide the occupants with privacy and protection... -
Architecture and Embodiment: The Implications of the New Sciences and Humanities for Design Harry Francis Mallgrave 9780415810203
RRP: $61.91$53.93In recent years we have seen a number of dramatic discoveries within the biological and related sciences. Traditional arguments such as "nature versus nurture" are rapidly disappearing because of the realization that just as we are affecting our... -
Bauhaus Effects in Art, Architecture, and Design by Kathleen James-Chakraborty 9781032214689
RRP: $51.59$45.23Bringing together an international team of scholars, this book offers new perspectives on the impact that the Bauhaus and its teaching had on a wide range of artistic practices. Three of the fields in which the Bauhaus generated immediately... -
South Ulster: Armagh, Cavan, and Monaghan by Kevin V. Mulligan
RRP: $77.40$64.64The South Ulster volume of the Buildings of Ireland covers the inland counties of Cavan, Monaghan and Armagh, an area stretching from the thinly populated uplands around the Cuilcagh Mountains and the cradle of the Shannon to the fertile Blackwater... -
Borders by Catherine Cruft 9780300107029
RRP: $77.40$65.42The Scottish Borders, one of the most architecturally enticing regions of Scotland, encompass rocky coastlines, rolling moors, and farmland. The early buildings reflect a history of conflict, as do the ruins of the numerous great Borders abbeys. The... -
The Welsh Castles of Edward I by Arnold J. Taylor 9780907628712
$22.07Arnold Taylor, the leading expert on the subject, provides an authoritative guide to the castles, begun between 1277 and 1295, in a short compass. He deals with their joint and individual features, dates, planning and construction.Book InformationISBN... -
Palm Springs Mid-century Modern by Dolly Faibyshev 9780764334610
RRP: $36.11$24.02178 stunning color and b/w photos present mid-century modern architecture clustered, perhaps in its highest concentration, in Palm Springs, California. The desert environment and Hollywood stars inspired architects of the day to creative heights,... -
Abandoned Civilisations: The Mysteries Behind More Than 90 Lost Worlds by Kieron Connolly
RRP: $25.79$18.90Ruined cities overgrown by jungle. Towns buried beneath the ground. Statues lying half- hidden in the sand. Why do civilisations collapse? Why are towns abandoned? And how do once mighty cities come to be forgotten about? From the pyramids of Egypt to... -
Present State of Ecclesiastical Architecture and Some Remarks Relative to Ecclesiastical Architecture and Decoration by A.N. Pugin 9780852446263
$17.20Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Kew Palace: The Official Illustrated History by Susanne Groom 9781858943237 [USED COPY]
RRP: $16.71$2.95Kew Palace is Britain's smallest royal palace, and stands in the Royal Botanic Gardens, South-West London. Built in 1631 as a merchant's house, it later became the home of George III and a place for the 'mad' king to recuperate. The grounds are a centre... -
American Art and Architecture by Michael J. Lewis
RRP: $14.13$10.04New in the renowned World of Art series, this is a concise, reliable introduction to the history of American art and architecture from its 17th-century colonial beginnings to the latest installation and video work. Structured chronologically, the book... -
The Power of the Center: A Study of Composition in the Visual Arts, 20th Anniversary Edition by Rudolf Arnheim 9780520261266
RRP: $38.70$30.04Rudolf Arnheim has been known, since the publication of his groundbreaking "Art and Visual Perception" in 1974, as an authority on the psychological interpretation of the visual arts. Two anniversary volumes celebrate the landmark anniversaries of his... -
Abandoned Ireland by Dominic Connolly 9781838863159
RRP: $25.79$19.67An ancient island with a romantic history and lush green landscape, Ireland's culture stretches back to the time of St Patrick and the first Christian monks and includes the Norman invasion, clan wars, mass emigration and partition in the early 20th... -
Architecture of the Islamic West: North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, 700-1800 by Jonathan M. Bloom
RRP: $64.50$55.79An authoritative survey situating some of the Western world's most renowned buildings within a millennium of Islamic history Some of the most outstanding examples of world architecture, such as the Mosque of Cordoba, the ceiling of the Cappella Palatina... -
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church Of Ripon - A Short History Of The Church & A Description Of Its Fabric by Cecil Walter Charles Hallett 9789389701500
RRP: $12.90$11.76Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789389701500Author Cecil Walter Charles HallettFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Lector HousePublisher Lector HouseWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm)... -
Ayrshire and Arran by Rob Close 9780300141702
RRP: $77.40$64.64Ayrshire and Arran is an area of striking contrasts. Its landscape ranges from sand dunes to rolling pastures to moors. The local architecture is similarly diverse, marrying natural beauty with industry and modernity. This survey, featuring specially... -
Decimus Burton: Gentleman Architect by Paul A. Rabbitts
RRP: $64.49$48.57A contemporary of Soane, Nash and Pugin, Decimus Burton (1800-1881) was one of the most prolific architects of his day and is best known for his work in London's Royal Parks, including: the Wellington Arch and the Serpentine pavilion in Hyde Park; villas... -
Cottages ornés: The Charms of the Simple Life by Roger White 9780300276978
RRP: $38.70$32.06An engaging account of the cottages orné, exploring the history of this charming architectural form’s aesthetic values, cultural impact, and lasting influence Tracing the history of cottages ornés (ornamental cottages), this copiously illustrated volume... -
Brutalism: Post-War British Architecture by Alexander Clement
RRP: $25.74$21.67The term Brutalism is used to describe a form of architecture that appeared, mainly in Europe, from around 1945 - 1975. Uncompromisingly modern, this trend in architecture was both striking and arresting and, perhaps like no other style before or since,... -
Eastern Medieval Architecture: The Building Traditions of Byzantium and Neighboring Lands by Robert G. Ousterhout 9780190272739
$90.27Aside from Hagia Sophia, the monuments of the Byzantine East are poorly understood today. This is in sharp contrast to the well-known architectural marvels of Western Europes Middle Ages. In this landmark survey, distinguished art historian Robert... -
Peterborough in 50 Buildings by Lorna Talbott 9781398113596
RRP: $20.63$14.00In the seventh century the Anglo-Saxons built an abbey dedicated to St Peter, where the Roman Ermine Street crossed the River Nene. The town around the abbey came to be known as St Peter's Burgh, and is dominated today by the cathedral on the site... -
A Day at Chateau de Fontainebleau Guillaume Picon 9782080202543
RRP: $32.25$21.65Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080202543Author Guillaume PiconFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 880g -
Woburn Abbey: The Park and Gardens Keir Davidson 9781910258132
RRP: $51.60$35.02Woburn Abbey: The Park and Gardens tells a fascinating story that illuminates both the history of English landscaping and the highs and lows of an aristocratic family that has been at the centre of British life for more than four centuries. Drawing on... -
Understanding Architecture: An Introduction to Architecture and Architectural History by Hazel Conway
RRP: $59.33$52.28A comprehensive introduction to architecture and architectural history and exceptional in its approach, this book explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the... -
Portrait of a Muse: Frances Graham, Edward Burne-Jones and the Pre-Raphaelite Dream by Andrew Gailey
RRP: $32.25$21.65'You haunt me everywhere.' So wrote Edward Burne-Jones to Frances Graham, his muse for the last 25 triumphant years of his life: 'I haven't a corner of my life or my thoughts where you are not'. He drew her obsessively, included her in some of his most... -
Building for Hope by Marwa al-Sabouni
RRP: $25.80$17.22Marwa al Sabouni was a little-known architect, living in battle-ravaged Homs, unable to practice her profession as the buildings and the lives around her and across Syria were reduced to rubble. Rather than flee her country, like so many of her... -
Medieval Irish Buildings, 1100 - 1600 by Tadhg O'Keeffe 9781846822483
$29.39Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781846822483Author Tadhg O'KeeffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Four Courts Press LtdPublisher Four Courts Press LtdWeight(grams) 489g -
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Architecture of Defiance by Jonathan Adams
RRP: $32.25$27.36The story of Frank Lloyd Wright's life is no less astounding than his greatest architectural works. He enmeshed himself eagerly in myth and hearsay, and revelled in the extravagance of his creative persona. It has often been said that he was ahead of his... -
The Golden Age of Chartres: The Teachings of a Mystery School and the Eternal Feminine by Rene M. Querido 9780863156724
RRP: $21.92$15.84Chartres cathedral draws millions of visitors every year, yet its origins have been largely forgotten. Rene Querido explores its story, including its foundation in the early eleventh century by Fulbertus as part of the great School of Chartres, and its... -
Florence: A Walking Guide to Its Architecture by Richard J. Goy
RRP: $32.25$31.40Each year, millions of visitors travel to Florence to admire the architectural marvels of this famous Renaissance city. In this compact yet comprehensive volume, architect and architectural historian Richard J. Goy offers a convenient, accessible guide... -
Victorian and Edwardian British Industrial Architecture by Lynn Pearson
RRP: $29.03$24.21By the end of Queen Victoria's reign, factories had become an inescapable part of the townscape, their chimneys dominating urban views while their labourers filled the streets, coming and going between work and home. This book is concerned with the... -
A History of Building Types by Nikolaus Pevsner
RRP: $70.95$56.64An essential guide to vital and often overlooked features of the architectural and social inheritance of the WestThis book provides vital insights into the ways in which architecture reflects the character of society. Drawing on his immense erudition and...