How to Read Series
How to Read Modern Buildings A Crash Course in the Architecture of the Modern Era
This indispensable pocket-sized guide takes the reader on a guided tour of modern architecture through its most iconic and significant buildings, showing how to read the hallmarks of each architectural style and how to recognize them in the buildings all around. Packed with detailed drawings, plans, and photographs, this is both a fascinating architectural history and an effective I-spy guide – a must-read for anyone with an interest in modern design and architecture.
Will Jones
Will Jones has been writing for architecture and design magazines around the world for over fifteen years.
How to Read Towns and Cities A Crash Course in Urban Architecture
A pocket-sized guide to understanding the forces that have shaped the world’s cities from the dawn of civilisation to the present day. A must-read for anyone interested in history, cities, and travel, it will turn the reader into an urban detective, and take them on a journey from Babylon to Beijing, London to New York, and to the streets of their own home town.
Jonathan Glancey
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Jonathan Glancey is an architectural critic, presenter and the author of several architecture and design titles.
UK March 2016 256 pages 400 colour illus 165 x 135 mm / 6.5 x 5.3 inches PB 9781474219037 £9.99 Not available for sale in USA, Philippines, China/Hong Kong and Indonesia. Bloomsbury Visual Arts
UK March 2016 256 pages 400 colour illus 165 x 135 mm / 6.5 x 5.3 inches PB 9781474219266 £9.99 Not available for sale in USA, Philippines, China/Hong Kong and Indonesia. Bloomsbury Visual Arts