British Architectural Books and Writers: 1556-1785 by Eileen Harris (English) Pa

Description: British Architectural Books and Writers by Eileen Harris, Nicholas Savage This 1990 account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. It is however, more than a work of reference, and will fascinate anyone interested in British cultural and social history, the relationship between Britain and continental Europe, and the history of the book trade. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1990, this account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. It is however, more than a work of reference, and will fascinate anyone interested in British cultural and social history, the relationship between Britain and continental Europe, and the history of the book trade. For each of the 220 authors covered there is an essay discussing his interests, the purpose and the genesis of his publications. A detailed bibliographical description of the authors architectural publications follows each essay and gives details of the first and subsequent editions of some four hundred titles. The main body of the text is preceded by general essays on books on the Orders, bridges, archaeology, engraving, publishing and bookselling; manuals of carpentry and design; and pattern-books. There are detailed indexes. Author Biography Eileen Harris is the author of "The Genius of Robert Adam" and "Robert Adam: His Interiors," and honorary librarian and consultant to the Adam Project at Sir John Soanes Museum in London. Table of Contents Acknowledgement; Preface; Key to the bibliographical format; Abbreviations; Key to the symbols of locations; Introductory essays; 1. Books on the orders; 2. Books of designs and pattern-books; 3. Carpenters manuals; 4. Measuring and price books; 5. Books on Bridges; 6. Archaeological books; 7. Publishers and booksellers; 8. Architectural Engraving; Notes to the Introductory essays; Authors and books: Robert Adam to William Wrighte; Addenda; Chronological index of titles and editions 1556 to 1800; Index. Promotional This 1990 account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. Promotional "Headline" This 1990 account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. Description for Bookstore This 1990 account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. It is however, more than a work of reference, and will fascinate anyone interested in British cultural and social history, the relationship between Britain and continental Europe, and the history of the book trade. Description for Library This 1990 account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. It is however, more than a work of reference, and will fascinate anyone interested in British cultural and social history, the relationship between Britain and continental Europe, and the history of the book trade. Details ISBN0521283248 Author Nicholas Savage Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2011 ISBN-10 0521283248 ISBN-13 9780521283243 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 016.72 Pages 572 Short Title BRITISH ARCHITECTURAL BKS & WR Language English Media Book Publication Date 2011-06-09 UK Release Date 2011-06-09 AU Release Date 2011-06-09 NZ Release Date 2011-06-09 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Subtitle 1556–1785 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91389158;

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