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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: William J R Curtis , William CurtisPublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 25.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 29.00cm Weight: 1.480kg ISBN: 9780714839028ISBN 10: 0714839027 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 26 August 1999 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsThe search for principles; formative years - the early modern movement in England; the emergence of a theme during the 1950s; modern architecture in a classical setting; architecture as urban landscape; city and theatre - strata for the stage; from idea to form; extending a language; tradition and transformation. Appendices: writings by Lasdun.Reviews'At last we have a monograph worthy of the man.' (Architectural Review) 'A fine celebration and reappraisal of Lasdun's work.' (Observer) 'His book is one of the finest on architecture I have ever read.' (Architects' Journal) 'At last we have a monograph worthy of the man.' (Architectural Review) 'A fine celebration and reappraisal of Lasdun's work.' (Observer) 'His book is one of the finest on architecture I have ever read.' (Architects' Journal) Author InformationWilliam Curtis has won worldwide acclaim for his architectural writing. His books include Le Courbusier: Ideas and Forms and the best-selling Modern Architecture Since 1900, both also published by Phaidon. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |