History of architecture Books

Book SynopsisStill Standing is a celebration of the vanishing vernacular architecture of Dominica. These small wooden homes, ingeniously crafted and carefully adapted to their environment, have survived hurricanes and earthquakes; in contrast to many modern concrete buildings, they are ‘still standing’. Even so, they are under threat from the forces of ‘development’. The stories and images in this book provide powerful evidence for vernacular conservation that will inspire new respect for the island’s history and culture.

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Book SynopsisDublin has taken many forms over the last millennium: first a Scandinavian settlement, linked by kinship to Norway; then a medieval town that formed part of a Norman sphere of influence across Western Europe. By the eighteenth century, it was a ‘polite’ city of the British Empire, before gaining independence and developing into a bustling, modern European capital. Merging archaeology with art, Stephen Conlin’s beautifully crafted views recreate Dublin’s most famous areas and buildings at key times in their development, such as Wood Quay in 1254, Parliament House circa 1760, O’Connell Street in 1945, and the Grand Canal Basin today. This wonderful imagery is complemented and enhanced by the vivid text of Peter Harbison, which moves through time to provide an entertaining history of Dublin, its people and its landmarks. Also available as a signed, limited edition with slipcase and special cover design. ISBN 9781847179227.Trade Reviewthe reader can visualise the development of Dublin from its Viking origins to an imperial city … thanks to Conlin’s artwork -- Archaeology Irelandillustrations and text complement each another in a harmonious whole which is a delight to the reader … sumptuous … a treasure of a book, a feast for the eye and the mind … a book for all who love Dublin -- Dublin Historical Record, journal of the Old Dublin Societybeautifully produced … an extremely talented artist and an assiduous and talented scholar -- Irish Catholic Magazinevery attractive, beautifully illustrated book that brings a fresh approach to the well-known story of Ireland’s capital, from its Viking origins, through the medieval city to the modern metropolis -- Books Irelandexciting … the people of Dublin and their cityscape evolving through the ages are magically conjured within the pages of this book … this is a splendid achievement which should have a place in every school in the capital, if not in every house, packed as it is with information presented in a thoughtfully designed and well-produced volume of the highest quality -- Irish Arts Review

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Book SynopsisArt and Architecture of Sicily is the first book to cover the rich artistic heritage of Sicily from prehistory up to the late 20th century. Sicily’s strategic position in the centre of the Mediterranean led to settlement or conquest by a succession of different peoples – Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Germans, French, Spanish – each one leaving its traces on Sicilian culture. The book provides a chronological survey, each section opening with a brief historical overview which is followed with an authoritative and engaging account of the development of the period’s art and architecture. The leading architects, artists and stylistic currents are all discussed and outstanding individual buildings and works of art are analysed, some famous, others which may be unfamiliar to readers. While architecture is the principal starting point for the understanding of each period, paintings and sculpture are treated in some detail; archaeology, urban development, patronage and decorative arts are also covered. The development of art and architecture in Sicily not interpreted as a story of artistic conquests, but as one of acculturation and creative transformation. The author instead reveals that successive layering of different cultures, and the way each one interacted with its predecessors produced art and architecture quite distinct from anywhere else in Europe. He thus challenges the commonly held view that Sicilian art and architecture is provincial and derivative, merely imitating the art of others.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Prehistoric Sicily; The Greeks come to Sicily: the Archaic Period; The Greeks in Sicily: the Classical Period; Punic Sicily; The Greeks in Sicily: the late Classical and Hellenistic periods; Sicily, province of Rome; Early Christian, Byzantine and Arabic Sicily; The Normans in Sicily: a new architectural style; The Normans in Sicily: the royal workshops, the pleasure pavilions and the later cathedrals; Sicily under the Hohenstaufen Emperors; Late medieval Sicily: German, French and Aragonese rule; Sicily under the Spanish Viceroys: the 15th century; Sicily under the Spanish Viceroys: the 16th century; The coming of the Baroque to western Sicily; The earthquake of 1693 and the rebuilding of eastern Sicily; Late Baroque architecture in western Sicily; Baroque painting, sculpture and decorative arts; Neo classicism in Sicily; The search for a new style: Sicily 1840-1918; Sicily after 1918

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Book SynopsisBringing together architectural, urban and social historians, this book charts the extraordinary changes that took place in British cities between the end of the Second World War and the early 21st century. Tackling topics ranging from gentrification and multiculturalism to shopping and night life, this ambitious volume provides a new understanding of these multiple historical processes. Contents. Introduction: From the Victorian City to the Modern City, Simon Gunn and Otto Saumarez Smith. Urbanism After the Victorian City, Guy Ortolano. Fuelling the City, Divya Subramanian. Visible Cities, John Wyver. Community Architecture, Holly Smith. Working-Class Communities, Jon Lawrence. Multicultural Cities, Elizabeth Buettner. Gentrification, John Davis. On Queer Street, Matt Cook. Students and the City, Keith Vernon. The Jogger, the Mugger and the Hipster, Peter Mandler. The Active Suburb, Laura Balderstone. The Inner City and the Welfare State, Nicholas Bullock. Planning and Architecture in Southampton, Owen Hatherley. Conservation, Planning and Regeneration, John Pendlebury. Market Places and Piazzas, Sarah Mass. Ports and Port Cities, David Edgerton. On the (King's) Road, Lawrence Black. Redeveloping the City, Alastair Kefford. The Unmaking of the Industrial City, Christopher Lawson. Waiting and Delays in Northern Ireland, Erika Hanna. Women's Activism, Krista Cowman. Race, Racism and Urban Space, Saima Nasar. Homelessness, Florence Sutcliffe-Braithwaite. Faith in the City, William Whyte. Travelling Through the City, Colin Pooley. Scrambled Towns, Otto Saumarez Smith. Music and Urban Night Life, Simon Gunn. Afterword, Peter Mandler

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Book SynopsisWhen is a threshold a portal? What is a sallyport? How many ways are there to cross a wall, a fence or a river? What is a kissing gate? Are there gateways to other worlds? In this beautiful book, packed with rare antique illustrations and original drawings by artist Miles Thistlethwaite, author Philippa Lewis explores the fascinating world of liminal boundaries and the inexhaustable variety of ways in which we cross them. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful and groundbreaking book examines the use of sacred geometry and cosmology in Gothic cathedral design. Renowned geometer and lecturer Tom Bree demonstrates how medieval Master Masons combined their knowledge of the practical building arts with ancient cosmological knowledge to endow their constructions with profound spiritual meaning. Wells Cathedral, the focus of this book, was England's first Gothic cathedral, and its design symbolises the soul's cosmic journey from Earth, through the underworld and up into the heavens. Bree shows how the medieval Christian fascination with the knowledge of the ancient world laid the foundations for the more recent mythos involving the Templars, Freemasonry and Pyramidology. Packed with rare illustrations and original research unavailable anywhere else, this is a book to study and treasure.

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Book SynopsisWalter Gropius (1883–1969) set out to build for the future. As the founding director of the Bauhaus, the Berlin-born architect had an inestimable influence on our aesthetic environment, championing a bold new hybrid of light, geometry, and industrial design, as dazzling today as it was a century ago. In this essential architect introduction, we survey Gropius’ evolution and influence with 20 of his most significant projects, from the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, Germany, to the Chicago Tribune Tower and Harvard University Graduate Center, completed after Gropius’s exodus to the United States in 1937. We explore his role both as an architectural practitioner, and as a writer and educator, not only as a Bauhaus pioneer, but also, along with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, as a leading proponent of the International Style. Along the way, we see how many of Gropius’s tenets remain benchmarks for architects, designers, and urbanists today. Whether in his emphasis on a functional beauty or his interest in housing and city planning, Gropius astounds in the agility of his thinking as much as in the luminous precision of his work.

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Book SynopsisThis, the final volume in Diane Morgan's acclaimed Lost Aberdeen trilogy, is a fascinating, ground-breaking account of the west side of the city. The Stocket Lands and the adjoining Lands of Rubislaw, both Crown grants dating from the fourteenth century, form the greatest part of the urban section of the Freedom Lands, stretching in a vast semi-circle from the Low Stocket (Westburn Road) in the north to the South parks of Rubislaw (Great Western Road) in the south.We discover not only land improvement and great mansions, but the unexpected, from Turkish baths to aircraft manufacture, and a bevy of Scottish Enlightenment polymaths Dr Hamilton, Professor Copland, and the Rev Skene Keith, the cultured Sheriff Dauney, his near neighbour, Francis Peacock, doyen of the performing arts, and that dilettante par excellence James Skene, who south to metamorphose his unpromising Lands of Rubislaw into an Edinburgh of the North and in so doing set in train the development of Aberdeen's golden West end.Featuring period photographs, illustrations and maps, Lost Aberdeen: The Freedom Lands uncovers the forgotten hamlets and communities that make up this large area of the modern city.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion, Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain""Winner of the President’s Award for Research in History and Theory, Royal Institute of British Architects""One of the Financial Times' Summer Books of 2020: Architecture""Winner of the First Book Prize, International Planning History Society""Highly commended for the inaugural Architectural Book of the Year Award, History Category""This is one of those books that turns a discipline upside down – the cold war, state socialism, eastern Europe and 20th-century architecture all look different in the light of its findings . . . [it is] a pioneering work of revisionist history that ought to be read far beyond the those already interested in architecture . . . what [Stanek] achieves here is enormous: a book that rewrites not only the history of the cold war, but also the history of globalisation and global urbanization."---Owen Hatherly, The Guardian"A fascinating snapshot of a historic moment in which the future was in flux."---Edwin Heathcote, Financial Times"Architecture in Global Socialism strikes a generally successful balance between theoretical exposition and historical analysis, liberally illustrated, suitably informed but accessible to the general reader."---Alexander Adams, The Critic"This incisive book presents a new understanding of global urbanization and its architecture through the lens of socialist internationalism, challenging long held notions about modernization and development in the global South."---Georgina Johnston, World Architecture News"An epic, revisionist study many years in the making, centering on how Non-Aligned countries in the post-war era employed professionals from Eastern and Central Europe to plan and build their post-colonial urban spaces."---Owen Hatherley, Tribune"[Stanek’s] omniscience is impressive."---Jonathan Meades, Literary Review"[Architecture in Global Socialism] challenges cold-war preconceptions of the roles played by those from Eastern European socialist countries who worked collectively to urbanise and develop the Global South during the Soviet era."---Michael Boncza, Morning Star"Rather than describing global urbanisation as a process that was visited upon societies in the developing world by western consultants, Stanek’s history reveals the role played by socialist architects in constructing a negotiated future in which local rulers, authorities and communities took an active interest in shaping their own destinies. Free from big-name architects and landmarks, Architecture in Global Socialism also gives voice to a largely forgotten body of professionals who travelled to the non-aligned world – neither communist nor pro-West – during the Cold War and whose lives and careers were enriched and globalised in the process."---Nick Leech, The National"Architecture in Global Socialism is not only a book that successfully lifts the curtain on the importance of the “forgotten” socialist network with its backdrop and real effects on the life and environment of millions of people. It is also a refreshing point of view that allows you to look with valid optimism at the complex reality that surrounds us and the possibilities of understanding and describing it."---Alicja Gzowska, Polish History"Stanek’s book is extraordinarily well researched, clearly written and convincing in its conclusions. Being the first comprehensive presentation of an important chapter in recent architectural history, there is no doubt that it will soon become a classic in the field."---Florian Urban, Planning Perspectives"An important correction to architectural history’s neglect of detailed studies into West Africa and the Middle East."---Ben Tosland, Architectural Histories"Beautifully illustrated, extremely well researched, and extensively documented, this is a fascinating examination of the role played by architects, planners, and sometimes builders from the communist countries of Eastern Europe in the architecture of newly independent countries in Africa and the Middle East in the post–WW II era. . . . The large format of the volume does justice to the numerous illustrations, including drawings and buildings, a great many in color; these are accompanied by Stanek's perceptive comments, a host of endnotes, and an extensive bibliography. The result is an impressive investigation of an overlooked topic in 20th-century architectural history." * Choice *"The book will be a milestone, not just because of the almost encyclopaedic completeness of the contents but because it offers a repeatable research methodology, capable of communicating multiple dialogues between different cultures and identities."---Fabrizio Gallanti, Arbitare"Architecture in Global Socialism provides important lessons on many levels. It is not only groundbreaking in terms of filling an enormous “blind spot” in historiography, or through its development of a methodology that is not simply postulated but works in practice – it also proves to be relevant in discussions about the current urban condition."---Alicja Gzowska, View: Theories and Practices of Visual Culture"Architecture in Global Socialism is a much needed revisionist account of architectural practice and urbanism in the second half of the twentieth century."---Hannah Neate, Eurasian Geography and Economics"A welcome addition to the growing body of scholarship reassessing socialist architecture and urban design within the Cold War’s myriad economic and diplomatic networks . . . this book sets an undoubtedly strong precedent for further research on socialist architecture in a global context. . . . Architecture in Global Socialism [is] a truly compelling study."---Holly Bushman, Art Margins"A book about architecture, modernity and the world system of 'actually existing socialism' in the Soviet bloc and its allies. With rare photographs and designs, Stanek takes a tour through the forgotten world of the future society and cities architects planned and built."---Gerry Hassan, Scottish Review"Architecture in Global Socialism constitutes a significant contribution to the historiography of modern architecture in Eastern Europe, West Africa, and the Middle East. It is the kind of book we need more of: expansive in scope, specific in analysis, and rigorous in argumentation. It recognizes the pluralism of actors and contexts in the Global South, which further dismantles the myth of a monolithic modernism and demands additional scholarship that both revises and builds. Stanek’s book promises to remain an essential reference for scholars and students well into the future."---David Rifkind, Art Bulletin"[In Architecture in Global Socialisms,] Łukasz Stanek shifts the lens to the so-called weak actors of Eastern European socialist states, as well as to professional groups that ‘built’ modernity—architects, but also contractors, building supervisors, and foreign trade representatives. This excellent study thus shows, convincingly, that global processes—in this case urbanization—were not monolithic and one cannot talk of exceptions to an existing rule of ‘globalization.’ —Victor Petrov, H-Net Reviews""Architecture in Global Socialism is an indispensable contribution to our understanding of the multifaceted process of globalization. . . . [The book is] the first study of its kind in architectural history. Ambitious in scope and breadth, it compellingly conveys the sheer scale and magnitude of the presence and work of architects from the socialist bloc in West Africa and the Middle East from 1957 (the year of Ghana’s independence) to the end of the Cold War. . . . The importance of [this book] cannot be overestimated."---Ayala Levin, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians"Architectural historians have recently discovered the outsize role that the former socialist world played in the Global South in the postwar decolonization process. Łukasz Stanek’s book Architecture in Global Socialism . . . was a signal achievement in this respect, as it mapped for the first time the astonishing extent of architectural exports from Eastern Europe to Africa and the Middle East."---Vladimir Kulić, The Architect’s Newspaper "Architecture in Global Socialism provides much-needed cornerstones to advance spatial political economy."---Franklin Obeng-Odoom, Housing Studies

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Book SynopsisFamed for his motto “less is more,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture and a hotly-debated tastemaker of twentieth-century aesthetics and urban experience. Mies van der Rohe’s philosophy was one of underlying truth in pure forms and proportions. With the help of contemporary technological and material developments, he sought a stripped-down purity to architecture, showcased by the likes of the Seagram Building and Farnsworth House. Some spoke out against this stark approach as the precursor to bland, generic cityscapes. Others cite Mies van der Rohe as the ultimate master of an abidingly elegant essence. This book presents more than 20 of Mies van der Rohe’s projects from the period 1906–1967 to introduce his groundbreaking practise and influence in both America and Europe.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDarlington is a well-travelled, polymathic archaeologist [and] a man of great energy and enthusiasms...who generously shows off his knowledge.”—Jonathan Meades, Literary Review“[F]ull of comparably entertaining case studies — tales of human and architectural folly...It also warns the reader that little of the man-made world is left untouched by the curation, or falsification, of historical appearance.”—John Maier, Spectator“[Darlington] concludes that whether fakery is good or bad is often nuanced, but that it’s important to “look closer, be curious, challenge” what’s in front of us to understand better what we’re being presented with. He’s right and this enjoyable book offers a good way to learn how to do that.”—Martin Bentham, Evening Standard“As John Darlington shows in Fake Heritage, it is not just written history that is malleable; it is also history on the ground, heritage in brick and stone, wood and metal.”—Simon Jenkins, Times Literary Supplement “Darlington's book [offers] an alternative view, one where architecture is equally obsessed with remaking its own past.”—Charles Holland, Apollo Magazine“It is a good read, nicely illustrated and is timely, given the controversies about statues and the vexed ownership of the past.”—Bernard Richards, Oxford Magazine"As the author adds examples he adds layers of complexity...The important thing is to be aware of that and to base one’s reaction to the presentation of the past on sound knowledge and appropriate perspective. Fake Heritage is an excellent way to start."—Historic House 'Editor's Pick'“Concisely written, and the numerous colour images are excellent.”—Jerry Glover, Fortean Times“To make a judgement, you have to inspect the actual building or monument to assess whether it is well or badly done...John Darlington’s book does just this, surveying the worldwide appetite for retro architecture from second rate theme parks to scholarly reconstructions.”—Marcus Binney, SAVE Newsletter“Darlington’s writing is engaging...He presents a huge selection of case studies, drawn from ancient times to the present day. Entertainment value alone makes it a worthwhile read. There is much in it that, I suspect, most of us did not know.”—Robert Beavis, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists“John Darlington…in this attractively produced, accessible book, has provided an engaging tour d'horizon with numerous examples.”—John Bold, Journal of Historic Buildings and Places

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Book SynopsisFar and away the best narrative of western architecture in existence...it stands out as an intellectual triumph. - Sir John SummersonIn this highly acclaimed, classic reference work David Watkin traces the history of western architecture from the earliest times in Mesopotamia and Egypt to the late twentieth century. For this seventh edition, revising author Owen Hopkins provides a new introduction contextualizing Watkin''s approach. The final chapter on the twenty-first century has been completely rewritten by Hopkins, who brings the story right up to date with the inclusion of such topics as re-use, digital cities and virtual architecture.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first volume of the World History of Design, the definitive historical account of global design by pre-eminent design scholar Victor Margolin. The first volume explores the earliest cave art and human tools, including the key examples of the visual and material culture that were produced in all parts of the world from the first stages of human civilization, the Industrial Revolution and its aftermath, and finally World War I.This richly illustrated volume contains over 380 images, with 72 in full colour.Trade Review… it is an extraordinarily useful compendium. I will turn to it again and again to find new points of connection and departure, and I am sure I won’t be alone. Within our discipline, I hope we can all lay aside the perspectives of our narrow expertise long enough to simply thank Professor Margolin – thank him for his effort, and thank him for his generosity. The most exciting thing about these books is the further scholarship that they will engender. In that sense, they are truly the works of a lifelong teacher. -- Glenn Adamson * West 86th *Table of ContentsVolume 1 Prehistoric Times to World War I 1. The Prehistoric Age 2. The Earliest Civilizations, 7000 BCE - 900 BCE 3. The Classical Age and Early Byzantium, 900 BCE - 800 CE 4. Medieval Europe and the Islamic World, 800-1200 5. Asia, Africa and the Americas, 800 BCE - 1200 CE 6. Renaissance Europe and the Ottoman Empire, 1200-1750 7. Cross-Cultural Encounters, 1200-1750 8. The Industrial Revolution: Europe and America, 1750-1830 9. The Age of Exhibitions: Great Britain 1830-1900 10. The Craft Ideal and the Art Movement: Britain and Elsewhere, 1861-1915 11. The Age of Exhibitions: Europe Outside Great Britain, 1830-1900 12. Art Nouveau and the Decorative Impulse, 1890-1914 13. The United States, 1840-1900 14. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, 1300-1900 15. Protoindustrialization in Diverse Regions, 1750-1900 16. Colonies and Pre-industrial Nations in Asia and Africa, 1750-1900 17. Modern Design in Europe and America, 1900-1917 18. Art and Literature of the Avant-Gardes, 1897-1918 19. World War I, 1914-1918

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Book SynopsisArt Deco burst upon the world for a brief but unforgettable existence during the 1920s and 1930s. It embraced new media, such as the cinema and radio, as well as new forms of transport and the associated buildings, and above all brought a sense of luxury, fun and escapism to the world during some of the hardest times. Art Deco Architecture - The Inter War Period examines the sources and origins of the style from before the First World War. It offers an in-depth exploration of the origins, inspirations and political backdrop behind this popular style. Lavishly illustrated with images taken especially for the book, topics covered include: a worldwide examination of the spread and usage of Art Deco; short biographical essays on architects and architectural practices; an in-depth examination of French architects and their output from this period; an introduction to stunning and little-known buildings from around the world and finally, the importance of World Fairs and Expositions in the spread of Art Deco.Trade Review" Lavishly illustrated with images take for the book, this is a wonderful guide to a vibrant period of design."

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Book SynopsisThis innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us. Architectural features are pinpointed and labelled on images of buildings so that, unlike with other architectural dictionaries, the reader doesn't have to know the name before looking it up. Clear line drawings and extensive colour photographs illustrate each of the main building types, from forts to churches, stately homes to skyscrapers. The individual structural elements and materials common to all buildings are then explained, whether in Classical, Gothic or Modernist style. A comprehensive glossary completes the book. This revised edition includes an expanded section on modern structures and materials, as well as the latest styles and concepts from the last ten years.

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Book SynopsisRoman Architecture casts new light not only on many familiar monuments of the city of Rome, but also on less well-known examples from across the Roman empire.Rome and its empire were fundamental to the development of western architecture, and its forms and motifs remain significant elements of our own built environments. Roman Architecture places the varied architecture of ancient Rome, from its humble apartment blocks to its grand public structures, within the broader context of Roman society. It takes as its starting point the writings of the Roman architect Vitruvius, as one voice in a broader contemporary debate about the nature and value of architecture. What did the Romans themselves think architecture was for? What was built, by whom and why? How was architecture represented in text and image?The interplay of type and variation that are the hallmark Roman architecture are here traced back to the human actions and choices from which they originated. Janet DeLaine explores how the

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Book Synopsis'60 fantastical structures described and illustrated in this colourful and highly entertaining book.' The Sunday Times 'If you can’t think of a present for the armchair architect in your life – well, problem solved' The Daily Telegraph 'These ghostly architectural echoes entrance the reader.' The Field ‘This is a lavishly illustrated book of wonder for the dreamer in your life’ The MetroA skyscraper one mile high, a dome covering most of downtown Manhattan, a triumphal arch in the form of an elephant: some of the most exciting buildings in the history of architecture are the ones that never got built. These are the projects in which architects took materials to the limits, explored challenging new ideas, defied conventions, and pointed the way towards the future. Some of them are

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Book SynopsisArt book containing 500 photos published here for the first time. Concise visual history of inner London, with readable essays, text blocks and sidebars. Concise visual history of inner London, with readable essays, text blocks and sidebars. Researched and written by the leading house historian Melanie Backe-Hansen. A new way of getting to know the city, arranged in ten areas with locator maps. Easy to promote on social media thanks to its beautiful pictures

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Book SynopsisThe Bright Ages recasts the European Middle Ages for what it was, capturing this 1,000-year era in all its complexity and fundamental humanity, bringing to light both its beauty and its horrors.Trade Review“While all of this is the sort of stuff that professional medievalists love to see, the thing I like most about Perry and Gabriele’s effort is that it is fun. The Bright Ages is written in such an engaging and light manner that it is easy to race through. I found myself at the end of chapters faster than I wanted to be, completely drawn in by the narrative. You can tell how much the authors love the subject matter, and that they had a great time choosing stories to share and evidence to consider.” — Slate "Incandescent and ultimately intoxicating, for as the chapters progress, it dawns on the reader that those who lived in this period were more conventional than cardboard figures. . . . They were, in essence, human." — Boston Globe "This revisionist history of medieval Europe takes apart the myth of a savage, primitive period . . . with passion and verve, [Gabriele and Perry challenge] the reader to tackle assumptions, bias and prejudices about the past to create a more joined-up, inclusive picture of the thousand years that followed the sack of Rome." — Peter Frankopan, The Guardian "The Bright Ages is a necessary book. It does the hard work of introducing audiences to a world that we too often overlook for expressly political reasons. It is also a joyful work. The medieval period, Perry and Gabriele argue, has good news for us. The world can be beautiful without centralized and brutal imperial power." — Los Angeles Review of Books "....a magic carpet ride around all manner of medieval places and moments....Perry and Gabriele are particularly keen to wrestle the Middle Ages from the clutches of white supremacists and other dangerous forces that yearn for a full return to a simplified version of the period. And so the authors present the doings of clever and durable women, too often overlooked among the churning dynasties of the early Middle Ages." — Irish Examiner “The Bright Ages shines a light on an age too often obscured by myth, legend, and fairy tales. Traveling easily through a thousand years of history, The Bright Ages reminds us society never collapsed when the Roman Empire fell, nor did the modern world wake civilization from a thousand-year hibernation. Gabriele and Perry show the medieval world was neither a romantic wonderland nor a deplorable dungeon, but instead a real world full of real people with hopes, dreams, and fears making the most of their time on earth.” — Mike Duncan, author of Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution and The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic “This book is perfect for people who are interested in the period but don't know where to start. Because the scale is sweeping but so well organized. . . . Most importantly, it's really entertaining, so. I recommend.” — Brandon Taylor, author of Real Life and Filthy Animals "A lively, searing, and transformative reimagining of the medieval world, The Bright Ages is brilliant in every way, both lucid in its arguments and sparkling in its prose. A gripping and compulsive read." — Bruce Holsinger, author of A Burnable Book and The Gifted School "In this engaging new history of the Medieval period Gabriele and Perry achieve a feat: they have written something eminently readable, suffused with academic rigor, and ethically responsible." — Candida Moss, author of The Myth of Persecution "Historians Gabriele and Perry argue in this accessible revisionist history that the so-called Dark Ages was actually a period of innovation that helped pave the way for the Renaissance and Enlightenment. . . . They add nuance and complexity to popular conceptions of the Dark Ages and make clear that beauty and achievement existed among the horrors. This is a worthy introduction to an oft-misunderstood period in world history." — Publishers Weekly "Although traditional politics-and–great-men history makes an appearance, the authors keep current by including a surprising number of great women and emphasizing their disapproval of racism, sexism, and slavery. The result is an appealing account of a millennium packed with culture, beauty, science, learning, and the rise and fall of empires." — Kirkus Reviews "Noted medieval historians Gabriele and Perry provide an engaging overview of a complex, yet often oversimplified era....sure to become a new standard for those seeking a comprehensive and inclusive review of medieval times." — Booklist "Matthew Gabriele and David M. Perry liberate the Middle Ages from stereotypes and half-truths in The Bright Ages, revealing that world as 'not simple or clean, but messy and human'....[a] lively account of a misunderstood era." — Shelf Awareness "This accessible trip through the medieval world is well worth taking for anyone wishing to better understand its complexity." — Library Journal "Chapter by chapter, Gabriele and Perry usher into view, from behind the curtain of the familiar grand narratives and from multiple locations, an eclectic cast of characters—many of them women—who exemplify, in a multitude of ways, a dazzling brightness where history has instructed us to see only gloom." — First Things

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Book SynopsisBattle for HomeNew York TimesAl-Sabouni?s deep understanding of Middle Eastern heritage and architecture gives her insight into a wide range of cities, informing her views on how cities work best, how they might fail, and what can be done to harmonize the lives of all their inhabitants.In this compelling new book, al-Sabouni draws together several narratives: her personal and professional observations of some of the world?s most fascinating cities, from Detroit to Helsinki; the lessons that Western societies might learn from Islamic culture and design; and philosophical reflections on how our personal and communal spaces can provide the basic foundations for happiness. Through this tapestry of personal experience, unblinking perspective, and insight, al-Sabouni offers real-world solutions?and hope?for how peace might be created through mindful urban planning.Trade Review'An important new book. Writing from one of the most difficult places [Marwa al-Sabouni] not only illuminates our learning about Syria – her home – but about cities around the world. Whether reflecting on the meaning of home or of hope, Marwa is an essential writer for our times' - Andrew Kelly, Director, Bristol Festival of Ideas'Remarkable' - i News'[Offers] a crumb of hope not just for Syria, but for the world, on how to build a better future through inclusive architecture … a powerfully argued analysis of how we in the so-called “developed” world are slowly but surely destroying our societies by selling out our homes, our natural habitats, to big business elites who have no interest in us or our needs' - Diana Darke, Times Literary Supplement'Ambitious ... It’s especially enlightening to read about Western cities through the lens of an architect specializing in Islamic traditions ... What’s for certain is we need more people – more architects, more writers – like Marwa al-Sabouni: global citizens with a sharp eye for detail and an unwavering, deeply ethical commitment to the places they call home. Building for Hope is dense and daring. Readers will finish with a list of people and places to investigate, as well as with a firm belief that a better future lies in valuing community over ostentation, coherence and decency over luxury, truly liveable cities over places designed purely for profit' - World-Architects.com'Interesting ... includes intelligent philosophical discussions ... written in a clear and kind language' - Aref Al-Hajjawi

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Book SynopsisA major new history of Brooklyn, told through its landscapes, buildings, and the people who made them, from the early 17th century to today.Trade Review"Winner of the PROSE Award in Architecture and Urban Planning, Association of American Publishers""Finalist with Special Recognition for the Brendan Gill Prize, Municipal Art Society of New York""Finalist for the On the Brinck Book Awards, The University of New Mexico"

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Book SynopsisHow should articulations of blackness from the fifth century BCE to the twenty-first century be properly read and interpreted? This important and timely new book is the first concerted treatment of black skin color in the Greek literature and visual culture of antiquity. In charting representations in the Hellenic world of black Egyptians, Aithiopians, Indians, and Greeks, Sarah Derbew dexterously disentangles the complex and varied ways in which blackness has been co-produced by ancient authors and artists; their readers, audiences, and viewers; and contemporary scholars. Exploring the precarious hold that race has on skin coloration, the author uncovers the many silences, suppressions, and misappropriations of blackness within modern studies of Greek antiquity. Shaped by performance studies and critical race theory alike, her book maps out an authoritative archaeology of blackness that reappraises its significance. It offers a committedly anti-racist approach to depictions of black pTrade Review'Sarah Derbew's impressive first book is a carefully reflective study which is also provocative in the best sense, and a significant intervention in the field of classics. She untangles the vocabulary of race, ethnicity, skin colour and identity to let us see the vested interests and misrecognitions of modern scholarship - and offers a transformative vision of ancient Greek engagements with Africa.' Simon Goldhill, Professor of Greek Literature and Culture, University of CambridgeIn Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity, Sarah Derbew provides a radical and desperately needed reframing of Greek antiquity, weaving together a breathtaking range of ancient and modern sources to probe not only the complexity and richness of black presences in the ancient Greek world, but also the modern structures of thought, disciplinary training and even museum curation that have prevented us for far too long from seeing them.' Denise Eileen McCoskey, Professor and Affiliate in Black World Studies, Miami University, Ohio… ambitious and groundbreaking … Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity is proof that the future of classics is already here. It's simply waiting for everyone else to catch up.' Najee Olya, Los Angeles Review of BooksTable of ContentsIntroduction: The metatheater of blackness; 1. Masks of blackness: Reading the iconography of black people in ancient Greece; 2. Masks of difference in Aeschylus's suppliants; 3. Beyond blackness: Reorienting Greek geography; 4. From Greek scythians to black Greeks: Spectrum of foreignness in Lucian's satires; 5. Black disguises in an aithiopian novel; Conclusion: (re)placing blackness; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Bibliography; Recommended translations of primary Greek texts; Index.

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion 2021 (The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain)It will become the standard work on the subject. Literary ReviewThis major work provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20th-century drive to provide homes for the people'. Vast programmes of mass housing high-rise, low-rise, state-funded, and built in the modernist style became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21st-century renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia. Providing a global approach to the history of Modernist mass-housing production, this authoritative study combines architectural history with the broader social, political, cultural aspects of mass housing particularly the mass' politics of power and state-building throughout the 20th centTrade ReviewIt is the great achievement of this project that it takes a truly global perspective while also stressing the distinctive differences that separate one nation from another… No serious student of modern architecture can afford to be without Glendinning’s Mass Housing. It will become the standard work on the subject. * Literary Review *This book should find a place on the shelves of many; politicians, policy advisers, civil servants and, as an invaluable textbook for advanced students in a range of disciplines. It is lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs and is unlikely to be superseded for many years. * Journal of Contemporary European Studies *Magisterial and illuminating ... Glendinning is a compelling storyteller ... Mass Housing is an extraordinary achievement. * C20 Society Journal *This book will prove invaluable as a new resource for housing historians. In skilfully relating architectural form to the broader social and political contexts, it will also be insightful for academics and students in a range of disciplines and policy makers concerned with housing delivery and heritage conservation. * Journal of Contemporary History *Both sweeping and detailed, Mass Housing is about more than massive housing or even housing for 'the masses'. It is an ambitious and broadly-comparative inquiry into the globally-felt political need to undertake such quests, revealing and illustrating surprisingly diverse architectural expressions. * Lawrence Vale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA *This book comprehensively dismantles the caricatured view of modernist mass housing as homogenous, repetitive and ill-suited to the diversity of contemporary urban life. In its place, Miles Glendinning offers a fresh perspective on the formal inventiveness, social complexity, global reach and sheer problem-solving spirit that this architecture embodies. * Stephen Cairns, ETH Zurich, Switzerland / Future Cities Lab, Singapore *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements INTRODUCTION Cuius regio, eius religio – the multiple modernities of housing Mass housing – spearhead of radical modernisation Methodological challenges and constraints: balancing narrative and geography PART A: MID 19th-CENTURY TO 1945 - The gathering storm 1. Pre-1914: The Long Mobilisation Mid 19th-century innovators and experiments Late 19th- early 20th century ideologies: public housing and arm’s length building The dual market: working-class tenements and middle-class apartments in North America Housing and colonialism: building for rulers or the ruled? The upsurge in emergencies: 1905-1914 2. 1914-1945 The maturing of mass housing in the age of emergencies Systematisation and individualism: the emergence of modern mass housing World War I: war socialism and rent control The Hare and the Tortoise: municipal housing in ‘Red Vienna’ and Britain Continental permutations in the 1920s Totalitarian housing visions in the Great Depression Democratic housing systems of the 1930s Interwar Latin America and the colonies World War II – The globalisation of emergency PART B: 1945-1989 - The ‘Three Worlds’ of postwar mass housing 3. Postwar mass housing: an introductory overview First World, Second World, Third World International modernism: from global to local 4. Housing by Authority – post-war state interventions in the ‘Anglosphere’ Red scares, race scares – the brief heyday and long retreat of US public housing New York City – the monumental exception Local trajectories of renewal and decline Canada: government intervention and the revival of renting ‘Big Daddy’ and mass housing in Metro Toronto New Zealand and Australia Commonwealth and state: the CSHA High flats and slum reclamation in Victoria and New South Wales 5. Council Powers: postwar public housing in Britain and Ireland Central and municipal Postwar housing design in England Slum clearance, planning and the ‘land-trap’ Financing and organising high flats in the ‘sixties London and the English cities Scotland: the legacy of ‘Red Clydeside’ Island diversity: Ireland and the Channel Islands 6. France: the Trente Glorieuses of mass housing 1945-55 – A hesitant revival SCIC, SCET and the état planificateur ‘Le hard french’: the housing legacy of Perret 1955-75: ‘grands ensembles’ and the industrialisation of national grandeur 7. The Low Countries – pillars of modern mass housing Socialist skyscrapers versus Catholic cottages: postwar housing in Belgium The Netherlands: planned housing and ‘polder politics’ Standardisation and galerijbouw: postwar Dutch housing design 8.Stability and Continuity: West Germany and the alpine countries Tenure-neutral building in Switzerland and Austria West Germany: the housing of soziale Marktwirtschaft ‘Wohnungen, Wohnungen und nochmals Wohnungen’ - Neue Heimat and 1950s-70s production 9. The Nordic countries – social versus individual? Building the ‘Folkhem’ – housing and Social Democracy in Sweden Denmark: modernisation through quiet quality Finland, Norway and Iceland – mass housing for the individual 10. Southern Europe – social housing for kinship societies The progressive South: postwar housing in Italy and Malta INA-Casa: the Christian Democratic housing vision Left Turn? 1960s-70s ‘comprehensive’ planning in Italy The conservative South: postwar housing in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey Conclusion: First World housing in summary 11. The USSR: Developed Socialism and Extensive Urbanism ‘Quickly, Cheaply and Well’ – Soviet housing under Khrushchev and Brezhnev The curate’s egg – national and local housing production in the postwar Soviet Union Order out of chaos? central and private-sector initiatives Monumentality and space in postwar Soviet housing SNiP and DSK – standardisation and industrialisation Taming the colossus: towards ‘complexity’ and ‘flexibility’ A brotherly mosaic – regionalist housing in the USSR Tashkent – model Soviet city Soviet housing in the perestroika years 12. A quarrelsome family: the European socialist states The satellite bloc: from dissidence to decomposition The diversity of socialist standardisation Socialist outliers: European divergences from the Soviet model The ‘Ongoing Revolution’ – self-management and monumentality in Yugoslavia Novi Beograd – epicentre of decentralism Late socialist cluster-developments across the Yugoslav republics 13. Socialist Eastern Asia: mass housing and the Sino-Soviet split Danwei: fragmentation and austerity in Chinese socialist housing From the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution: austerity and anarchy ‘Soviet’ Asia: Mongolia and North Vietnam Building at ‘Pyongyang speed’: housing in Juche Korea Conclusion: Second World housing in summary 14. Latin America – chameleon continent Mass housing and the politics of charismatic leadership, 1945-1964 Housing as social security: pre-1964 Brazil 1960s Cold-War housing politics in Latin America Order and Progress? Post-1964 housing in Brazil, Argentina and Chile 15. Echoes of empire – postwar housing in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa The Middle East: decolonisation and development Israel: creating a ‘new geography’ through public housing India and South Asia: building on colonial bureaucracy Capital colonies: post-independence Delhi Bombay/Mumbai and MHADA: pressure-cooker building Sub-Saharan Africa: colonialism’s last stand ‘Progressive’ housing decolonisation in francophone Africa Divide and rule? Segregation and mass housing in ‘British’ Africa South Africa: segregated housing in a siege society 6. From Third World to First World: mass housing in capitalist Eastern Asia Towards the developmental state – postwar housing in Japan Housing the ’Asian Tigers’ ‘Housing Gangnam-style’: South Korea’s tanji revolution Hong Kong and Singapore – a study in sibling rivalry Shek Kip Mei and Bukit Ho Swee: from resettlement to home-ownership Race to the Top: HDB and HKHA architecture First cousin: Macau PART C: 1989 TO THE PRESENT - Retrenchment and renewal 17. Resilience and renewal: mass housing into the 21st century Introduction The aftermath: mass housing at bay in the former First and Second Worlds Residual mass housing in the Global South 18. Race to the top: the new Asian developmentalism TOKi and AKP Turkey Developmental Eastern Asia into the 21st century Building for the ‘Mass Line’: social housing in 21st-century China 19. Conclusion: global and national, idealism and realpolitik Index

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Book SynopsisA visual and global chronicle of the triumphs, challenges, and impact of over 100 women in architecture, from early practitioners to contemporary leaders. Marion Mahony Griffin passed the architectural licensure exam in 1898 and created exquisite drawings that buoyed the reputation of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her story is one of the many told in The Women Who Changed Architecture, which sets the record straight on the transformative impact women have made on architecture. With in-depth profiles and stunning images, this is the most comprehensive look at women in architecture around the world, from the nineteenth century to today. Discover contemporary leaders, like MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, spearheading sustainable design initiatives, reimagining cities as equitable spaces, and directing architecture schools. An essential read for architecture students, architects, and anyone interested in how buildings are created and the history behind them.

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Book SynopsisA decimated Shiite shrine in Iraq. The smoking World Trade Center site. The scorched cityscape of 1945 Dresden. Among the most indelible scars left by war is the destroyed landscapes, and such architectural devastation damages far more than mere buildings. Robert Bevan argues here"that shattered buildings are not merely "collateral damage," but rather calculated acts of cultural annihilation.From Hitler's Kristallnacht to the toppling of Saddam Hussein's statue in the Iraq War, Bevan deftly sifts through military campaigns and their tactics throughout history, and analyzes the cultural impact and catastrophic consequences of architectural destruction. For Bevan, these actions are nothing less than cultural genocide. Ultimately, Bevan forcefully argues for the prosecution of nations that purposely flout established international treaties against destroyed architecture.A passionate and thought-provoking cri de coeur, "The Destruction of Memory "raises questions about the costs of war that run deeper than blood and money."The idea of a global inheritance seems to have fallen by the wayside and lessons that should have long ago been learned are still being recklessly disregarded.This is what makes Bevan's book relevant, even urgent: much of the destruction of which it speaks is still under way. "--"Financial Times Magazine" "The message of Robert Bevan's devastating book is that war is about killing cultures, identities and memories as much as it is about killing people and occupying territory."--"Sunday Times" "As Bevan's fascinating, melancholy book shows, symbolic buildings have long been targeted in and out of war as a particular kind of mnemonic violence against those to whom they are special."--"The Guardian"Trade Review"The message of Robert Bevan's devastating book is that war is about killing cultures, identities and memories as much as it is about killing people and occupying territory. War is not just licensed murder but licensed vandalism. Since people are replaceable but buildings and cultures not, the destruction of buildings is often the more ferocious." --Simon Jenkins"The Sunday Times (UK)" (02/26/2005)

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Book SynopsisDesigned 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 before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy in the form of fortifications ranging from small earthworks now barely discernible, to mighty and dominating stone fortresses. This book examines why castles were so essential to medieval warfare, their importance in domestic politics, and the day-to-day lives of those who lived and worked within them. It also shows how the development of new technologies affected their construction and design, and why they eventually fell into disrepair in the late Middle Ages. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs, this is the perfect guide for any castle enthusiast seeking to discover more about medieval fortifications and their inhabitants.Table of ContentsCastles of Conquest Castles of Settlement Castle Development Castles of Conflict Building a Castle Life in a Castle Later Years and Decline Further Reading Places to Visit Glossary Index

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Book Synopsis'Bold Ventures resembles a pop version of Iain Sinclair's psychogeography or Out of Sheer Rage, Geoff Dyer's anti-biography of DH Lawrence' Olivia Laing, GUARDIAN'A marvel: a monument to human beings continuing to reach for the skies, even after their plans dissolve in dust' NEW YORK TIMESIn thirteen chapters, Belgian poet Charlotte Van den Broeck goes in search of buildings that were fatal for their architects - architects who either killed themselves or are rumoured to have done so. They range across time and space from a church with a twisted spire built in seventeenth-century France to a theatre that collapsed mid-performance in 1920s Washington, DC., and an eerily sinking swimming pool in her hometown of Turnhout.Drawing on a vast range of material, from Hegel and Charles Darwin to art history, stories from her own life and popular culture, patterns gradually come into focus, as Van den Broeck asks: what is that strange life-or-death connection between a creation and its creator?Threaded through each story, and in prose of great essayistic subtlety, Van den Broeck meditates on the question of suicide - what Albert Camus called the 'one truly serious philosophical problem' - in relation to creativity and public disgrace. The result is a profoundly idiosyncratic book, breaking new ground in literary non-fiction, as well as providing solace and consolation - and a note of caution - to anyone who has ever risked their hand at a creative act.'What a sensible, intelligent and beautiful book' Stefan Hertmans, author of War and TurpentineTrade ReviewBeguiling . . . In our moment of "quiet quitting," resistance to corporate domination and a conviction that capitalism is in decay, Bold Ventures does arrive as a timely interrogation of what, exactly, constitutes success - of how to live -- Alexandra Jacobs * New York Times *Everyone fails every day, but an architect's failure is inescapably visible, a public humiliation, even when it doesn't occasion loss of life . . . That the relationship between creator and creation can become so deleterious is a source of obsession for Charlotte Van den Broeck . . . Bold Ventures resembles a pop version of Iain Sinclair's psychogeography or Out of Sheer Rage, Geoff Dyer's anti-biography of DH Lawrence -- Olivia Laing * Guardian *Bold Ventures is a unique survey of artistic creation, and is full of memorable scenes and insights -- Will Wiles * Literary Review *What a sensible, intelligent and beautiful book -- Stefan Hertmans, author of War and TurpentineA darkly comic meditation on the nature of creativity and the narrow margins between triumph and despair. Part memoir, part travelogue and part reflection, this unique and hugely engaging book takes a fresh look at the tragicomic condition of being human -- Carolyn Steel, author of SitopiaA gorgeous and roving debut . . . Van den Broeck's exploration extends beyond the lives and works of her subjects, turning into both a philosophical meditation on creativity and a brilliant character study of misunderstood artists. The result is a genre-bending work that's sure to fascinate those interested in art and architecture, as well as anyone curious about the dangerous mechanisms of the creative mind * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *While going on essayistic quests that take her around the globe, Van den Broeck traces stories of self-complacency, fear of failure and destiny. Indirectly, she researches the link between building and writing. Isn't every author bold by default, after all? In Bold Ventures she lives up to her ambition * De Morgen *Van den Broeck has a very keen eye. But she also has a great mind, making transitions between philosophical contemplations and journalistic passages seem effortless * De Standaard *

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Book SynopsisAn investigation of Spain's remarkable yet little-known 20th century architecture.

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Book SynopsisThe Roman villa of Punta Eolo is a large pavilion villa' on the northern promontory of the island of Ventotene. It extends into the sea for about 300 m in length and 100 m in width, and covers an area of three hectares which surrounded a small harbour. Originally conceived as an otium villa, from 2 BC to 3 AD it became the place of exile of Iulia Maior, the daughter of the emperor Augustus, who had been sentenced for adultery. In the following decades the villa continued to be used as an imperial prison' for four female members of the imperial family. A large number of fragmentary frescoes, stuccoes, pavement revetments and Campana reliefs were brought to light in the residential area of the Villa during the archaeological excavations by G.M. De Rossi in the years 1990-2005. The present study is the outcome of a long and patient work of documentation and analysis of this material.

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Book SynopsisA week on a beach, a day at a spa, a hike in the hills -- tourism is taken for granted today, but over the past 500 years, it has played a significant role in the shaping of modern Britain. Holidays were once effectively limited to a handful of wealthy people, but by the 20th century a day at the seaside had become almost universal. In the process quiet villages have becoming busy spa towns, new resorts have been created around Britain’s coast and largely unspoilt areas of the countryside have had to cope with the increased mobility of the population. Some places have become wholly reliant on tourism as their primary industry, and with changes in popular tastes in recent years this has created problems for some communities. Tourism and the Changing Face of Britain traces the story of tourism in Britain from the Middle Ages to the present day. It stretches from a time when travel was by horse or coach to the modern era where cheap air travel can take holidaymakers anywhere, including far from Britain’s shores. The book shows how holidays, and the pursuit of leisure, have created destinations, sometimes whole towns and even had an impact on the countryside. This wide ranging study examines topics such as pilgrimages, spas, seaside holidays and the discovery of Britain’s past, present and future. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The origins of tourism in Britain 3. The spa 1500–1800 4. The Georgian seaside 5. Transport and tourism 1500–1939 6. In search of Britain 7. Urban tourism and the search for Britain’s past, present and future 8. The seaside holiday 1837–1939 9. Spas and health resorts: traditional and new therapies 1800–1939 10. Tourism challenges since 1939

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Book SynopsisAt a time of increased pressure for new urban development, where there is a focus on either object-based architecture or the rolling out of developer-designed suburban sprawl, there is a concern that the lessons learned about the creation of a general attractive townscape' or streetscape' have become forgotten or obscured. Featuring 26 of the most attractive and interesting historic town centres, this book analyses key routes and the urban or visual incidents along them and explains why they might provoke different sensations of joy, interest or containment for the inhabitant or passer-by. Each of the town studies includes two historical maps one created by John Speed in the C16th, which explains the general overall layout of a town, its shape, size, defensive walls, and river crossings, and the other a first edition OS map from the late C19th, which reveals the extent that medieval arrangements have survived, or not. Key routes within selected towns are then selected and illust

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Book SynopsisA visual, large-format compilation of some the finest architectural drawings from Sir John Soane's extensive collection. Architectural Drawings casts light on the magnificent architectural drawings of neo-classical architect, teacher and collector, Sir John Soane that are otherwise concealed in archives. This book, featuring artworks handpicked from what was probably the first comprehensive collection of architectural drawings in the world, numbering 30,000 at the time of his death in 1837, celebrates a life spent procuring curiosities. The collection encompasses the hands of Montano, Thorpe, Wren, Talman, Hawksmoor, Vanbrugh, Gibbs, Kent, Chambers, Adam, Clérisseau, Pêcheux, Wyatt, Playfair, Nash and, of course, Soane himself. The quality of Soane’s collection of drawings is scarcely paralleled elsewhere and on account of their fragility, these items are infrequently seen by the public. This innovative book draws together the most exquisite and important works from the collection for the first time, showing the extraordinary connoisseurship of Sir John Soane while also exploring what drove Soane to amass such a collection and the provenance of his various significant acquisitions. This book illustrates the story of Soane as a collector of architectural drawings, but a story which is not normally available to the public, and will provide a sumptuous opportunity to peruse some of the finest architectural drawings in existence.Trade Review‘A unique resource, both of the draughtsman who made them and of architectural history as a whole’ -- Inigo‘The book has a value both to the connoisseur, who will delight in the feast of technical mastery that is on display, and also to a more general reader for whom the detailed illustrations and Sands’s engaging and informative commentary serve as the perfect introduction to the art of architectural drawing. At a mere £35, this book is impossible to resist.’ -- William Aslet * Apollo Review *'Totally indulgent' * Catholic Herald *

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Book Synopsis A glorious global celebration of modern railway architecture in the mid-20th century and beyond. Many railway books are about nostalgia for the steam age, but this one is different: a global study of railway architecture from the 1950s onwards and into the future. In 50 fascinating entries, renowned travel and architecture writer Christopher Beanland looks primarily at stations but also covers starkly brutalist signal boxes and depots, charming art-adorned undergrounds and international examples of pioneering signage and design. Station explores LA''s iconic Union Station, the verdant Atocha Station in Madrid and Warsaw''s spectacular modernist stations, but it also includes less familiar examples such as Saudi Arabia's high-speed Haramain Line, the joyous monorail at Walt Disney World Resort and Mexico''s anticipated Tren Maya. The book also contains essays on topics including hanging railways in Germany and Japan, the intriguing architecture and design of Berlin''s U-Bahn stations and the joy of interrailing. Illustrated with glorious photographs throughout, this stylish and contemporary book is a celebration of modern railway architecture at its best and will appeal to rail enthusiasts and architecture aficionados alike.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1948, and edited by the artist John Piper, An English Farmhouse is Geoffrey Grigson's careful survey of the old English farmhouse, and its associated buildings, whether made from sarsen, thatch, timber, tile or brick. Grigson paints a vivid and human picture of rural life in the preceding centuries and creates a delicate weave of social history.

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Book SynopsisAn essential and handy visual vocabulary of modern architecture. How to Read Modern Buildings is an indispensable pocket-sized guide to understanding the architecture of the modern era. This handy book takes you on a guided tour of modern architecture through its most iconic and significant buildings, showing you how to read the hallmarks of each architectural style and how to recognise them in the buildings all around. From Art Deco and Arts and Crafts, through the International Style and Modernism to today's environmental architecture and the rise and fall of the icon, read all about the major architectural movements from the 1900s to the present day through their classic buildings. By examining the key architectural elements and hidden details of each style, learn what to look out for and where to look for it. Packed with detailed drawings, plans and photographs, this is both a fascinating architectural history and an effective I-spy guide, and is a must-read for anyone with an interest in modern design and architecture.Table of ContentsIntroduction Grammar of Styles Building Types Homes Mass Housing Worship Tall Work Culture Travel Learning Leisure Appendices Glossary Directory of Buildings Index

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Book SynopsisFrom Elephant and Castle to Southwark, from London Bridge to Westminster, Black History Walks takes you through the historic Black sites around the City of London, and with the companion guide, you'll get more in-depth history of the story of each place and how it links to Africa.In this two-book guide, you'll get:- Comprehensive coverage of historical places in London that have a relationship with Africa;-How the most touristic attraction are actually hidden gems from Africa;- Connect with places with African roots in this metropolis; - Walking tours that can be self-walked or accompanied with the official Black History Walks tours;- A companion guide to give you more in-depth history of the African relationship with London.

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Book SynopsisThe architecture of the 20th century is distinguished by an astonishing diversity. Just as the clash of aesthetic and commercial ambitions nevertheless produced many a happy symbiosis, so the purist and the expressive, the monumental and the picturesque came face to face. From lofty “starchitects” to lesser-known names around the world, this chronological overview takes you to the heart of the ideas, trends, and transitions that defined the 1900s. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Antoni Gaudí, Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in-between, it’s all here. Organized chronologically, the 31 chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by hundreds of large-format photos as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers all of the century’s greatest architects while celebrating today’s new talents, and the lavish illustrations include some of the best architectural photography in the modern era. For anyone interested in the zeitgeist and building design of the 20th century, this is your be-all-end-all reference work. The collection covers not only the architects but also the groups, the movements, and the styles that defined an era of construction. A must for all lovers of architecture!

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Book SynopsisFounded in 1928 as a “living diary” by the great Milanese architect and designer Gio Ponti, domus has been hailed as the world’s most influential architecture and design journal. With both style and rigor, it has offered consistent coverage of major themes and stylistic movements in product, structure, interior, and industrial design. This fresh reprint features the highlights from the 1960s issues and documents the daring, practical, and beautiful projects of a decade of futuristic thrill and booming pop culture. Synthetics and plastics hit the stage, leading to radical new design, while conventional notions of elegance give way to fresh exploratory forms. For work to be featured in the magazine it had to offer function, spatial clarity, intellectual persuasion, relevant originality, and/or grace. Those projects and practitioners that made the grade include Ray and Charles Eames, Gae Aulenti, Kenzo Tange, Verner Panton, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Ettore Sottsass, Carlo Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Cesare Maria Casati, and Eero Saarinen. domus distilled Seven volumes spanning 1928 to 1999 Over 4,000 pages featuring influential projects by the most important designers and architects Original layouts and all covers, with captions providing navigation and context Introductory essays by renowned architects and designers Each edition comes with an appendix featuring texts translated into English, many of which were previously only available in Italian A comprehensive index in each volume listing both designers’ and manufacturers’ names Trade Review“There is no finer overview to the design and architecture of the past 75 years than the magazine domus.” * Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis‘It was like heaven! It was like a palace, even without anything in it … We’d got this lovely, lovely house.’In 1980, there were well over 5 million council homes in Britain, housing around one third of the population. The right of all to adequate housing had been recognised in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but, long before that, popular notions of what constituted a ‘moral economy’ had advanced the idea that everyone was entitled to adequate shelter.At its best, council housing has been at the vanguard of housing progress – an example to the private sector and a lifeline for working-class and vulnerable people. However, with the emergence of Thatcherism, the veneration of the free market and a desire to curtail public spending, council housing became seen as a problem, not a solution.We are now in the midst of a housing crisis, with 1.4 million fewer social homes at affordable rent than in 1980.In this highly illustrated survey, eminent social historian John Boughton, author of Municipal Dreams, examines the remarkable history of social housing in the UK. He presents 100 examples, from the almshouses of the 16th century to Goldsmith Street, the 2019 winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize. Through the various political, aesthetic and ideological changes, the well-being of community and environment demands that good housing for all must prevail.Features: 100 examples of social housing from all over the UK, illustrated with over 250 images including photographs and sketches. A complete history, dating from early charitable provision to ‘homes for heroes’, garden villages to new towns, multi-storey tower blocks and modernist developments to contemporary sustainable housing. Iconic estates, including: Alton East and West, Becontree, Dawson’s Heights, Donnybrook Quarter, Dunboyne Road and Park Hill. Projects from leading architects and practices, including: Peter Barber, Neave Brown, Karakusevic Carson, Kate Macintosh and Mikhail Riches. Table of ContentsIntroduction CHAPTER 1: A ‘Prehistory’ of Social Housing – early parish and charitable provision; 19th century sanitary reform and building regulation; philanthropic provision 1. Almshouses and Parish Housing 1. Powis Almshouses, Chepstow 2. Parish provision in Mursley, Buckinghamshire 2. Sanitary and building reform and regulation 3. Footdee, Aberdeen 3. Philanthropic provision 4. Peabody: Peabody Square, Islington 5. Artizans', Labourers' and General Dwellings Company: Noel Park, Haringey 6. Edinburgh Co-Operative Building Company: Edinburgh Colonies CHAPTER 2: 1890-1914 – varying early forms of local authority housing and some co-partnership models 1. Municipal tenements and cottage flats 7. Millbank Estate, London 8. Hornby Street, Liverpool 2. Balcony access 9. High School Yards, Edinburgh 10. Valette Buildings, Hackney 3. Garden villages and co-partnership models 11. Burnage GV, Manchester/Brentham Garden Suburb, Ealing 4. Garden Suburbs 12. Flower Estate, Sheffield 13. Old Oak Estate, Hammersmith CHAPTER 3: 1914-1930 – the impact of the First World War; the influence of evolving policy choices on housing forms in the 1920s; prefabrication and other forms of provision 1. Munitions estates 14. Rosyth Garden City, Scotland 15. Well Hall, Greenwich 2. ‘Homes for Heroes’ 16. Moulescombe Estate, Brighton 17. Wollaton Park, Nottingham 18. Townhill Estate, Swansea 19. Moss Park, Glasgow 20. Sea Mills or Hillfields, Bristol 21. Becontree Estate, London 3. Early forms of prefabrication 22. Nissen-Petren Houses, Yeovil 23. Norris Green, Liverpool (Boot houses) 4. Housing associations 24. St Pancras Housing Association CHAPTER 4: 1930-1939 – the policy shift to slum clearance and rehousing; new forms of tenement housing; architectural debates and the relative insignificance of Modernism in Britain 1. Slum clearance estates 25. Knowle West, Bristol 26. Deckham Hall Estate, Gateshead 27. Wythenshawe Estate, Manchester 2. New-style tenements 28. White City, London 29. Liverpool’s 1930s flats 30. Lennox House, Hackney 3. Modernist design 31. Kensal House, London 32. Quarry Hill, Leeds CHAPTER 5: 1940-1955 – the significance of wartime planning; temporary and permanent prefabs; Bevan houses; neighbourhood units; mixed development; Radburn; New Towns and Expanded Towns; model rural council housing; the origins of multi-storey 1. Temporary and permanent prefabs 33. Inverness Road and Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich 34. Bilborough Estate, Nottingham (BISF and No-Fines houses) 2. Early post-war 35. Minerva Estate, Tower Hamlets 36. Pollok, Glasgow 37. The Creggan, Derry/Londonderry 3. Bevan houses 38. Moorlands Estate, Bath 39. Ermine Estate, Lincoln 40. Gaer Estate, Newport 4. Neighbourhood units 41. Lansbury Estate, Poplar 42. Stowlawn, Bilston (Reilly Greens) 43. Rathcoole Estate, Newton Abbey, Northern Ireland 44. New Parks Estate, Leicester 5. Mixed development 45. Somerford Grove, Hackney 46. Orlando Estate, Walsall 47. Churchill Estate, London 6. Radburn 48. Queen’s Park, Wrexham 49. Middleton Estate, Gainsborough 7. New Towns and Expanded Towns 50. Crawley New Town 51. Cwmbran New Town, Wales 52. Cumbernauld New Town, Scotland 53. Thetford, Norfolk (expanded town) 8. Rural council housing 54. Elwy Road Estate, Rhos on Sea, Wales 55. Tayler and Green, Loddon RDC 9. Early multi-storey 56. Redcliffe flats, Bristol CHAPTER 6: 1956-1968 – New-style suburban estates; the rise of multi-storey; deck access; system-building and high-rise 1. New-style suburban estates (and a ‘New City’) 57. Gleadless Valley, Sheffield 58. Alton East and West, London 59. Cranbrook Estate, Bethnal Green 60. Chinbrook Estate, Lewisham 61. Orchard Park, Hull 62. Craigavon New City, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland 2. Multi-storey 63. Loughborough Road, Southwark 64. Aberdeen Multis 65. Red Road, Glasgow 66. Pepys Estate, Lewisham 67. Divis Flats, Belfast 68. Wyndham Court, Southampton 3. Deck access 69. Park Hill, Sheffield 70. Hyson Green, Nottingham 71. Killingworth, Newcastle 4. System-building and high-rise 72. Pendleton Estate, Salford (early 1960s) 73. Red Road, Glasgow (mid 1960s) 74. Freemason’s Estate (Ronan Point) (1966) CHAPTER 7: 1968-1979 – Developing forms of high-rise; the backlash against high-rise in the form of rehabilitation, municipalisation and low-rise, high-density forms; alternative models of social housing provision 1. High-Rise and multi-storey 75. North Peckham, London 76. Derwent Tower, Whickham 77. Dawson’s Heights, Southwark 78. Coralline Walk and Binsey Walk, Thamesmead 2. Low-rise, high-density 79. Ketts Hill, Norwich 80. Duffryn, Newport 81. Cressingham Gardens, Lambeth 82. Dunboyne Road, Camden 83. Dartmouth Park Hill, Camden 3. Rehabilitation 84. General Improvement Area study 4. Municipalisation 85. Municipalisation in Islington 5. Short-life and Housing Coops 86. Sanford Housing Coop, New Cross CHAPTER 8: 1980s-1990s – the sea-change of 1979; new emphasis on regeneration and a revival of traditional streetscapes; new models of provision emphasising cross-subsidy and the role of the third sector; alternative models 1. Regeneration 87. North Hull Estate (HAT) 88. Raffles Estate, Carlisle 89. Hulme, Manchester 90. Five Estates, Peckham 91. Broadwater Farm, Haringey 2. Self-build 92. Segal, Lewisham CHAPTER 9: 2000s – contemporary regeneration; newbuild; sustainable housing 1. Regeneration 93. Sighthill, Glasgow (Transformational Regeneration Area) 2. Newbuild 94. Donnybrook Quarter, Tower Hamlets/Ordnance Rd, Enfield (Peter Barber) 95. Dujardin Mews, Enfield (Karacusevic Carson) 96. Scottish new build (Midlothian/West Lothian/?) 97. Richeson Close, Bristol 3. Sustainable housing 98. Chester-Balmore Scheme, Camden 99. Wilmcote House, Portsmouth 100. Goldsmith Street, Norwich Afterword A brief discussion of the current shifting and contested regarding social housing; a hopeful prediction or manifesto of the forms that new social housing might take. (500-750 words)

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Book SynopsisAn illuminating look at a controversial architectural style – and its finest examples Post-modernism was the 1980s’ counter to Brutalism but fell out of fashion until its best buildings began to disappear. Now is the time to reassess its values. Historians Geraint Franklin and Elain Harwood discuss its background and key architects before celebrating Britain's finest examples. Individual entries are beautifully illustrated, many with new photography, including the SIS Building made famous by James Bond, John Outram’s awe-inspiring pumping station in London's Docklands and Judge Institute in Cambridge, and the late works of James Stirling and Michael Wilford, including No.1 Poultry – an extraordinary corner of the City that in 2016 became England’s youngest listed building.Trade Review‘We maybe haven’t realised quite how much of this landmark architecture there is all over Britain, and how much of it is actually really good. This book is a brilliant catalogue that way, it’s exciting and really fun.’ John Grindrod, Five Books

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Book SynopsisAn essential reference that provides new understanding of the thought processes of one of the most radical artists of the late twentieth century. Gordon Matta-Clark (19431978) has never been an easy artist to categorize or to explain. Although trained as an architect, he has been described as a sculptor, a photographer, an organizer of performances, and a writer of manifestos, but he is best known for un-building abandoned structures. In the brief span of his career, from 1968 to his early death in 1978, he created an oeuvre that has made him an enduring cult figure. In 2002, when Gordon Matta-Clark's widow, Jane Crawford, put his archive on deposit at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, it revealed a new voice in the ongoing discussion of artist/architect Matta-Clark's work: his own. Gwendolyn Owens and Philip Ursprung's careful selection and ordering of letters, interviews, statements, and the now-famous art cards from the CCA as well as other sources deepens ourTable of ContentsCONTENTS The Artist’s Voice: Writings by Gordon Matta-Clark Transformations: A Brief Biography of Gordon Matta-Clark A Note to the Reader 1969–1970 Transcription of Audiotaped Interview with Art Critic Cindy Nemser, July 1970 Transcription of Audiotaped Interview with Art Critic Cindy Nemser, “Seeing Who You Really Are,” September 1970 1971 Letter to Roberto Matta in Paris from New York, April 1, 1971 Letter to Reverend Moody in New York from New York, April 25, 1971 Letter to Curator Mary Delahoyd at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, from New York, ca. April 1971 Vassar Exhibition Text, 1971 Letter to Harold Stern at the Department of Real Estate, New York City, from New York, July 10, 1971 Letter to Rockland Colloid Corporation in Piedmont, New York, from New York, [n.d.—1971] A Matta’s Proposal, New York, August 1, 1971 Letter to Alfred Pacquement at the Biennale de Paris, from New York, September 22, 1971 Cherry Tree, Draft, [n.d.—1971] Cherry Tree—Published Version Draft of a Text for the Contrabienal Catalogue from Gordon Matta-Clark’s Notebook Edges, [n.d.—1971] Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from South America, December 19, 1971 1972 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from South America, January 14, 1972 Selections from the Food Film Notebook, Spring 1972 Plans to Break, [n.d.—1972] 1973 Letter to Roberto Matta in Paris from New York (April 1973) Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in Paris from New York, October 6, 1973 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from Amsterdam, December 2, 1973 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from Amsterdam, December 3, 1973 Letter to Artist Richard Nonas in New York from Amsterdam, December 5, 1973 Anarchitecture Letter Part 1 to Carol Goodden in New York from Amsterdam, December 10, 1973 Anarchitecture Letter Part 2 to Carol Goodden in New York from Amsterdam, December 10, 1973 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from Amsterdam, [n.d.—December 1973] 1974 Interview with Liza Bear, May 21 and 25, 1974 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from Niagara Falls, New York, August 1974 Untitled Statement on Bingo, [n.d.—1974] Second Untitled Statement on Bingo, [n.d.—1974] Letter to Margot Wellington, Downtown Brooklyn Development Association, from New York, [n.d.—1974] 1975 Letter to Roberto Matta in Paris from New York, January 10, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Salvatore Ala in Milan from New York, [January 1975] Letter to Artist Douglass Chrismas in Los Angeles from New York, January 16, 1975 Letter to James Harithas at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, Texas, from New York, January 16, 1975 Letter to Warren Wechsler at the Economic Development Agency in New York from New York, January 16, 1975 Letter to Robert Lendenfrost at the Art and Design Program, World Trade Center, New York, from New York, January 16, 1975 Letter to Lauren Ewing at the Williams College Museum, Williamstown, Massachusetts, from New York, January 17, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Germano Celant in Milan from New York, January 17, 1975 Letter to Pontus Hulten, Director of the Future at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, from New York Letter to Rockwell International in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania, from New York, January 17, 1975 Letter to New York State Council on the Arts from New York, January 17, 1975 Letter to Artists Robert Rauschenberg and Rob Peterson in Florida from New York, January 20, 1975 Letter to James Harithas at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, Texas, from New York, January 21, 1975 Letter to Sidney Lewis at Best Products, in Ashland, Virginia, from New York, January 21, 1975 Letter to Robert Lendenfrost in the Art and Design Program, World Trade Center, New York, from New York, January 21, 1975 Letter to Bob Murdock at the Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas, Texas, from New York, January 21, 1975 Letter to Doris Friedman at City Walls, Inc., in New York from New York, January 25, 1975 Letter to Harris Rosenstein at Rice University in Houston, Texas, from New York, January 25, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Claire Copley in Los Angeles from New York, January 26, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Dave Creigh in Coronado, California, from New York, [n.d.—January 1975?] Letter to Art Consultant Ruth Hollander in New York from New York, January 26, 1975 64391int. Letter to Gallerist Wolfgang Becker in Aachen, West Germany, from New York, January 27, 1975 Letter to Frederica Hunter at Texas Gallery in Houston, Texas, from New York, January 27, 1975 Letter to Freddie Loizeaux at Controlled Demolition in Towson, Maryland, from New York, January 27, 1975 Letter to Developer Melvyn Kauffman in New York from New York, January 31, 1975 Letter to Urban Planner Ron Shiffman at Pratt Center in Brooklyn, New York, from New York, February 4, 1975 Letter to Artist Jim Roche in Tallahassee, Florida, from New York, February 10, 1975 Letter to Landscape Architect Russell Dupuis in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, from New York, February 10, 1975 Letter to Ira Licht at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, from New York, February 10, 1975 Letter to Anita O’Neil at Creative Time in New York from New York, February 10, 1975 Letter to the Advertising Department at Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. from New York, February 23, 1975 Interview with Art Critic and Architect Donald Wall), [n.d.—1975] Letter to Steve Rother, Revenue Collection, Newark, New Jersey, from New York, March 2, 1975 Letter to Art Critic and Architect Don Wall from Central America, April 2, [1975] Work with Abandoned Structures, [n.d.—1975] Letter to Frederica Hunter and Ian at Texas Gallery from New York, April 30, [1975] Letter to Jim Harithas at the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, from New York, April 30, 1975 Letter to Helga Retzer at Amerika Haus in Berlin from New York, May 5, 1975 Letter to Walter Hopps at the National Collection of Fine Arts in Washington, DC, from New York, May 5, 1975 Letter to Georges Boudaille at the Biennale de Paris from New York, [n.d.—1975] Letter to Marilyn Lubetkin at the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, from New York, May 15, 1975 Letter to Curator Nina Felshin in Washington, DC, from New York, [June 1975] Letter to Wolfgang Becker at the Neue Galerie in Aachen, West Germany, from New York, [n.d.—1975] Letter to Gallerist Claire S. Copley in Los Angeles from New York, June 20, 1975 Letter to Paolo Minetti and Clotilde at Galeriaforma in Genoa from New York, June 26, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Salvatore Ala in Milan from New York, June 26, 1975 Letter to Curator Nina Felshin in Washington, DC, from New York, June 30, [1975] Letter to Architect Will Alsop in London, England, from New York, July 2, 1975 Letter to Artist Dale Chihuly at the Rhode Island School of Design from New York, [n.d.—1975] Letter to Representative John M. Murphy in Staten Island from New York, July 2, 1975 Letter to Helga Retzer at Amerika Hause, Berlin, West Germany, from New York, [n.d.—after May 5, 1975] Letter to Georges Boudaille at the Biennale de Paris from New York, July 30, 1975 Letter to Paolo Minetti at Galeriaforma in Milan from New York, July 31, 1975 Letter to Frederica Hunter and Ian at Texas Gallery from New York, August 12, 1975 Letter to Malitte Matta in Paris from New York, August 13, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Jorard Piltzer in Paris from New York, August 18, 1975 Letter to Curator Jean-Hubert Martin in Paris from New York, August 18, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Salvatore Ala in Milan from New York, August 19, 1975 Letter to Helga Retzer at America Haus in Berlin from Paris, September 7, 1975 Letter to Paolo Minetti at Galeriaforma in Milan from Paris, September 7, 1975 Letter to Wolfgang Becker at Neue Gallery in Aachen, West Germany, from Paris, September 8, 1975 Letter to Anne Alpert and Batan in New York from Paris, September 27, 1975 [postmarked October 19] Letter to Artist Susan Ensley in New York from Paris, October 9, 1975 Letter to Anne Alpert and Batan in New York from Paris, October 18, 1975 Letter to Malitte Matta in Paris from Milan, Italy, October 31, 1975 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from Milan, November 10, 1975 Letter to Don Foresta at the American Cultural Center, Paris, from Milan, [n.d.—November 1975] Letter to Paolo Minetti at Galeriaforma in Milan [n.d.—Fall 1975] Letter to Helga Retzer at Amerika Haus in Berlin, West Germany, from Milan, [November 1975] Letter to Mabou Mines Founders Lee and Ruth Breuer in New York from Paris, December 1, 1975 Letter to Artist Jerry Clapsaddle at SUNY, Oneonta, New York, from Milan, December 1, 1975 Letter to Gallerist Franco Toselli in Milan from Milan, December 2, 1975 Letter to Attorney Jerry Ordover in New York from Rome, December 4, 1975 In Defense of Pier 52, 1975 Gordon Matta-Clark, a Film by Marc Petitjean Biography, 1975 Etant d’art locataire, Beaubourg, 1975 Works by Gordon Matta-Clark at Gallery Ala, [n.d.—1975] Proposal to the Workers of Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, 1975 1976 Letter to Paula Hutchings at UCLA from New York, January 23, 1976 Letter to Monette Repriels at Galerie Vega in Liege, Belgium, from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to Architect Franco Raggi in Milan from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to Gallerist Salvatore Ala in Milan from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to Wolfgang Becker at Neue Galerie in Aachen, West Germany, from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to Georges Boudaille at the Biennale de Paris from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to K. J. Geirlandt at the Palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels, Belgium, from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to Yvon Lambert at Galerie Yvon Lambert from New York, February 2, 1976 Letter to Don Foresta at the Centre Culturel Américain in Paris from New York, March 3, 1976 Letter to UCLA Professor Bill Mitchell in Venice, California, from New York, [n.d—1976] Letter to Architect Franco Raggi in Milan from New York, April 1, 1976 Letter to Dennis Wendling at the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority from New York, April 20, 1976 Letter to James McCarthy at the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority from New York, April 20, 1976 Letter to Jim Morton, Dean of St. John the Divine, New York, from New York, April 20, 1976 Letter to Peter Campus at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, from New York, [n.d.—Spring 1976] Additional Statements for Donald Wall’s Article Donald Wall, “Gordon Matta-Clark’s Building Dissections,” Arts Magazine (May 1976), 74–79 Letter to Wieslaw Borowski at Galeria Foksai in Warsaw, Poland, from New York, June 10, 1976 Letter to Wolfgang Becker at Neue Gallery in Aachen, West Germany, from New York, June 10, 1976 Letter to Industrialist Emilio Rebora in Genoa, Italy, from New York, June 10, 1976 Letter to Yvon Lambert at Galerie Lambert in Paris from New York, June 10, 1976 Letter to Monette Repriels at Galerie Vega in Liege, Belgium, from New York, June 10, 1976 Letter to Collector Sylvio Perlstein in Antwerp, Belgium, from New York, July 14, 1976 Letter to Gallerist Salvatore Ala in Milan from New York, July 14, 1976 Letter to Helga Retzer at Amerika Haus in Berlin from New York, July 14, 1976 Letter to Paolo Minetti at Galeriaforma in Genoa from New York, July 27, 1976 Letter to Director Florent Bex in Antwerp from New York, July 28, 1976 Letter to Ruth Garcia at Adopt A Building in New York from New York, July 29, 1976 Letter to Nina Felshin, Director of U. S. A. for the 1977 Biennale de Paris in Washington, DC, from New York, August 2, 1976 Letter to J. W. McCarthy at the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority from New York, August 25, 1976 Letter to James McCarthy at the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority from New York, ca. Fall 1976 A Resource Center and Environmental Youth Program for Loisaida: Guggenheim Fellowship Proposal by Gordon Matta-Clark, 1976 Letter to Artist Carol Goodden in New York from Berlin, West Germany, October 6, 1976 Letter to Monsieur Diamy at the Service de l’information et Relations Publiques in Paris from Berlin, West Germany, October 7, 1976 Letter to Anne Alpert in New York from Berlin, West Germany, October 16, 1976 Berlin Wall Idea: If We Follow the Wall, 1976 Letter to Gallerist Salvatore Ala in Milan from New York, December 12, 1976 Press Release for Substrate, 1976

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A thought-provoking read that sheds light on the hidden narratives of objects and their profound influence on our collective heritage." * Metropolis *"Refreshingly anti-parochial. . . .Impressively done."---Owen Hatherley, Apollo: The International Art Magazine"One of the most interesting and essential texts on modernism to be written in the last decade. . . . Schuldenfrei has made a fairly niche art historical subject incredibly approachable with brilliant but accessible text. . . . [Objects in Exile] is a phenomenally well researched and important text on the subject and should be required reading for anyone interested in modern art and design."---Angelina Lippert, New York Journal of Books

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