How to Read New York: A Crash Course in Big Apple Architecture
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789324903 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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His previous books include Unbuilt Masterworks of the 21st Century and New York: City Monograph. His articles have appeared in RIBA Journal, the Financial Times, Blueprint, and Dwell. . Will Jones is a journalist and writer based in Ontario specializing in architecture and design
A Beautifully Laid Out Guide This is a beautifully laid out catalog of New York City's architecture.Arranged by style it has a photo (most of the main façade, some are aerials), location, date of construction and architect for each structure profiled. Most structures are buildings, but there are bridges, "The" statue, a parachute jump, a park, a monument, an 8 lane thoroughfare, an elevated railroad and a zoo. There is a paragraph about the structure describing function, significance, or place and line drawings of significant details. At the end of each topical. "Fabulous little gem of a book." according to lovemurakami. The How to Read series is a great little set of books. They are small but packed full of information and will quite happily sit in your pocket or bag. Great if you want to carry it whilst visiting New York and looking at the different types of architectural detail which surrounds you.They are set out is architectural style so for example colonial, greek, classical, modern. There are no color images inside but back and white/monochrome. You get examples of the style and and then certain buildings are used to show how they fit within a certa. Incredible Value! Like the previous books in the `How to Read `series, this short, easily portable work presents its topic in clear, well organized fashion. In fact, buildings grouped not by date of construction per se but rather by general style: Classical and Colonial, Renaissance, Decorative Styles, Modern, etc.Much emphasis is placed on illustrations, all monochrome. Contrary to other books in the collection, however, photos are included, often artistic, frequently vintage and always black and white.Though unpretentious in appearance, this book certainl
Organized chronologically and by architectural style, the book covers key highlights of the built environment from the Battery to Inwood. Many of the skyline’s most iconic buildings are included, along with many lesser-known buildings that are architecturally interesting. Covering every era of New York architecture—from what remains of the colonial days to the latest postmodern skyscraper—this unique guidebook illuminates the fascinating architectural and urban history of New York. Essential reading for both native New Yorkers and tourists alike, How to Read New York unveils the boundless diversity of Gotham’s architectural wonders. Charmingly illustrated with 430 line drawings and vintage engravings that bring old New York to life, the book concludes with a map section that suggests themed walking tours.
"We cannot think of a more civilized tour guide than a lovely Rizzoli book!Whom You Know Highly Recommends How to Read New York! It's just perfect for a city stroll in this lovely mild winter." Whom You Know"If you are a resident of New York, a first-time visitor or an enthusiast of architecture, be sure to check out How To Read New York as it is the perfect travel sized guide for taking your own architectural journey in the forever growing city of New York." Downtown