Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Idaho

The Architecture of Daydreams

At a turning point in his life, writer Michael Pollan found himself dreaming of a small wood-frame hut in the woods near his house--a place to work, but also a "shelter for daydreams." Weaving the practical with the philosophical, this book presents a captivating personal inquiry into the art of architecture, the craft of building, and the meaning of modern work. Line drawings throughout. Size C. 320 pp. National ads & publicity. 35,000 print.

A Place of My Own

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#paperback #franklloydwright #architect #architecture #design #biography

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Oregon

A Life

Pulitzer Prize?winning critic Ada Louise Huxtable?s biography of America?s greatest architect

Renowned architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable's biography Frank Lloyd Wright looks at the architect and the man, from his tumultuous personal life to his long career as a master builder. Along the way she introduces Wright's masterpieces, from the tranquil Fallingwater to Taliesin, rebuilt after tragedy and murder-not only exploring the mind of the man who drew the blueprints but also delving into the very heart of the medium, which he changed forever.

Frank Lloyd Wright

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#hardcover #celts #culture #europe #history #ironage #barbarian #magic #architecture
As noted in the picture, there is some writing.  Skimming over the book, I did not notice any other marks.  As well, on first few pages, at the bottom, there appears to have been some contact with moisture.  Not really noticeable.

Texas

Celts: The History and Legacy of One of the Oldest Cultures in Europe

A Dark History

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Louisiana

This pioneering proclamation by the great architect expounds Le Corbusier's technical and aesthetic theories, views on industry, economics, the relation of form to function, "mass-production spirit," and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs of Le Corbusier's buildings and other important structures.

Towards a New Architecture

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#paperback #nonfiction #architecture #porches

Wisconsin

Two Experts Tell You How to Restore Your Porch to Its Original Beauty

Identifies different porch styles, explains how to determine the original design of a porch, and provides step-by-step instructions for repair and maintenance.

Preserving Porches

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Small tear on spine of book sleeve. See photo for detail. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Minnesota

#1 New York Times Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of 2020 A thrilling and addictive new novel--a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages "Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --The Washington Post It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when the only home he's ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and as she begins to realize that everyone around her is engaged in a constant, brutal battle for power, it becomes clear that a single misstep could be catastrophic. . . . A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each in turn comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power. Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, Follett's masterful new prequel The Evening and the Morning takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.

The Evening and the Morning

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Edge wear. Name inside. Small creases noted to cover. 

California

Cathedral 

New York

Describes historic homes in Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, and includes information on the hours, fees, and highlights of each home

Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of New England

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Philip Johnson designed some of America’s greatest modern architectural landmarks—most notably the Glass House. This new publication, with a foreword by Paul Goldberger and essay by Philip Johnson, presents an exclusive tour of the Glass House, its grounds, treasures, and patrons, and honors the legacy of one of modern architecture’s most famous creations. Johnson’s private residence on forty-seven acres in New Canaan, Connecticut, which opened to the public in 2007, preserves some of the most exciting innovations in the fields of architecture, art, and landscape design, executed under the tutelage of Johnson and partner David Whitney over the course of nearly fifty years. This book serves as a virtual visit to the modern masterpiece and its grounds. Included are photographs of the interiors and exterior facades, as well as snapshots of Johnson and guests on the premises. An introduction to the work of Philip Johnson, The Glass House appeals to visitors of the house and enthusiasts of modern architecture and design.

The Glass House

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#paperback #architecture  #nonfiction
In great condition

Illinois

An Architecture Student's Handbook

The Dissertation is one of the most demanding yet potentially most stimulating components of an architectural course. Properly done, it can be a valuable contribution not only to the students own learning development but also to the field of architecture as a whole. This book provides a complete guide to what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and the major pitfalls involved.

This is a comprehensive guide to all that an architecture student might need to know about undertaking the dissertation, including new material on CD-ROM and online sources, web based research techniques, digital images, alternative imaging strategies, key architecture links, referencing and new dissertation extracts. It clearly navigates the student through the whole process of writing, preparing and submitting a dissertation, as well as suggesting what to do after the dissertation has been completed. Subjects covered include how to write a proposal, which research methodologies and techniques to adopt, which libraries and archives to utilize (including special architectural resources on the net), as well as how to structure, reference and illustrate the final submission.

The authors also take architecture students into new terrain, suggesting alternative methods of undertaking dissertations, whether as video, prose writing, multimedia or other forms of expression. Furthermore, this guide includes new examples of exemplary dissertations of all kinds, as completed by students in Europe and North America so that the reader can clearly see the kinds of work which they themselves might choose to pursue.

Also in the Seriously Useful Guides Series:
* The Crit
* The The Portfolio
* Practical Experience

The Dissertation

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(A3) #nonfiction #architecture #hardcover #jamiedrake #tablebook #signed #autograph #inscribed #interior #design

Table book (large; Inscription: “Jennifer - Good luck in the / world of interiors! / All Best wishes - / (author signature)

A veteran interior designer presents a collection of his signature rooms, marked by their distinctive, dynamic, and livable approach to decorating and explains how to transform a room from ordinary into extraordinary by using the principles of Luster, Texture, Color, the Curve, and the Mix. 20,000 first printing.

SIGNED - Jamie Drake's New American Glamour

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This illustrated, large format book is a great teaching aid for young students. #paperback #architecture #roman #construction #homeschool 

A Story of Roman Planning and Construction

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

City

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s sex life is almost as interesting as his architecture. #romance #architecture  #fiction #hardcover #historicalfiction 

Florida

Fact and fiction blend in a historical novel that chronicles the relationship between seminal architect Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney, from their meeting, when they were each married to another, to the clandestine affair that shocked Chicago society

Loving Frank

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#architecture #paperback #history #italy #nonfiction #renaissance 

Michigan

How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture

A national bestseller, Brunelleschi's Dome recounts how one genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to engineer the impossible--the construction of a dome over the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in 1418. An ALA Notable Book of the Year. Illustrations & halftones throughout.

Brunelleschi's Dome

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Building Pyramids, Log Cabins, Castles, Igloos, Bridges and Skyscrapers

An introduction to architecture features die-cut comparisons of igloos, huts, and yurts; a fold-out cross-section of the Coliseum; and a look at building materials.

Architecture and Construction

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#hardcover #franklloydwright #architecture #fiction #greatmen #historicalfiction #history #greatwomen 

A tale inspired by the life of Frank Lloyd Wright is presented from the perspectives of four very different women who loved him and offers insight into the eminent architect's enduring struggles against conventional boundaries. 75,000 first printing.

The Women

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#hardcover #architecture #church #cathedrals

1700 Years of Sacred Architecture

Churches and Cathedrals

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Pennsylvania

This standard reference, long familiar to students of Chinese culture, emphasizes the historical, legendary, or supernatural persons, animals and objects as symbols in art and literature. 402 illustrations.

Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives

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#hardcover #NYC #NYCinstyle #fashion #art #architecture 

Maryland

New York, possibly the world’s most vibrant and energizing city, abounds with a wide range of shops, spots, and restaurants—an abundance of riches, but where to start? This fully illustrated guide presents top interior stylist Sibella Court’s personal favorites.  

Cleverly arranged into loops of interest such as “Jewelry & Hardware,” “Haberdashery & Handmade,” and “Furniture & Interiors,”The Stylist’s Guide to NYCtakes the first-time visitor—or long-time resident—on a number of surprising and beguiling journeys, uncovering traditional merchants and hidden sanctuaries as well as some of the coolest spots in town.

            This well-chosen collection of stores, services, galleries, markets, and places to eat also contains city survival tips, maps, and comprehensive indexes. With an idiosyncratic and impeccable eye, Court celebrates the beautiful, the curious, and the unexpected, makingThe Stylist’s Guide to NYCan indispensible accessory for anyone visiting, working, or living in New York. It includes a foldout map plus two pockets for souvenir tickets, cards, and more.

 

The Stylist's Guide to NYC

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#paperback #fengshui #chinesemedicine #yinandyang #architecture 

New Mexico

How to Create a Healthier Living and Working Environment

Describes the principles and advantages of feng shui, the Chinese art of creating a balance between a person and his surroundings by following rules of placement in both interior and exterior environments

The Feng Shui Handbook

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#hardcover #nonfiction #architecture #interiordesign #porch

Whether you take pleasure in birdwatching or stargazing, flower tubs or hot tubs, you’ll find fully illustrated instructions for turning porch space into a comfort zone.
 
“Can help you design the extended living space that is just right for you. Included is a source directory for outdoor furnishings and accessories.”—Country Almanac.


Relaxing on the Porch

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#nonfiction #hardcover #family #contemporary #photography #design #art #memoir #architecture #humor

Ellen DeGeneres has bought and renovated nearly a dozen homes over the last twenty-five years, and describes her real-estate and decorating adventures as "an education." She has long cared deeply about design: "I think I wanted to be an interior designer when I was thirteen." This deluxe edition of Home is printed on extremely high quality paper, printed on a sheet-fed press, and bound in a real cloth covered case with a tipped in photo of Ellen DeGeneres' living room featuring her Picasso. In Home, DeGeneres will, for the first time, share her passion for home design and style. She believes, "You don't have to have money to have good taste," and she is eager to share what she has learned over the years. DeGeneres offers a personal look at every room in each of her homes. Included are seven of her homes past and present, from the famous "Brody House" up to her current homes, and she offers tips and advice on what each house taught her. An added bonus is a look at the homes of her friends and collaborators-some of the finest designers in the country. They share their advice on home design, furnishings, as well as a glimpse at their awe-inspiring rooms. Full of beautiful photographs, this book is a treasure trove of amazing California architecture, unique home furnishings, breathtaking art, and hundreds of ideas on putting together the home you've always dreamed of.

Home

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#hardcover #Vintage #WorldArt #ArtHistory #Paintings #Sculptures #Artist #WorldHistory #Architecture #Cultures box oversized 

Please note this is a vintage book from 1966. The very first page has had writing that has been wided out. And the dust jacket has some ripping and there’s a little bit of discoloration on the pages but not much. This is an extremely comprehensive book and I’d be really cool to use just the pictures to do some kind of project. Please note with only 10 pictures that I chose to put pictures from the book instead of pictures of the dust jacket and condition of the book. If you would like this my phone number is 832-607-1526 you can text me and I will send you pictures or even FaceTime. 
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Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Revised edition

A world history of art

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"The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries differ from the Eyewitness books in that the text is longer and the vocabulary more difficult.... The photographs are outstanding.... The brief text compresses many details into a few sentences, The vocabulary is scholarly...and charts combined with the text give a clear overview of the subject s ". -- RQ

Michael Pollan

A Place of My Own

Ada Louise Huxtable

Frank Lloyd Wright

Martin J. Dougherty

A Dark History

Le Corbusier

Towards a New Architecture

Renee Kahn; Ellen Meagher

Preserving Porches

Ken Follett

The Evening and the Morning

David Macaulay

Cathedral

Bob Vila

Bob Vila's Guide to Historic Homes of New England

Paul Goldberger (Foreword by)

The Glass House

Iain Borden; Katerina Rüedi Ray

The Dissertation

Jamie Drake

SIGNED - Jamie Drake's New American Glamour

David Macaulay

City

Nancy Horan

Loving Frank

Ross King

Brunelleschi's Dome

Scholastic, Inc. Staff

Architecture and Construction

T. C. Boyle

The Women

Barbara Borngsser Klein; Achim Bednorz (Photographer)

Churches and Cathedrals

C. A. S. Williams

Outlines of Chinese Symbolism and Art Motives

Sibella Court

The Stylist's Guide to NYC

Lam Kam Chuen

The Feng Shui Handbook

Megan Fulweiler

Relaxing on the Porch

Ellen DeGeneres

Home

Gina Pischel

A world history of art

Nicola Liddiard (Editor); Fiona Courtenay-Thompson (Editor); Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

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