Lost New York af Nathan Silver (Bog)

Demolished, Destroyed, Imagined, Reborn Have you ever wished that you could have seen King Solomon's mighty Temple in Jerusalem or climbed to the top of the legendary Tower of Babel? What must it have been like to have paraded up and down the great glass galleries of the Crystal Palace in London in 1851? Why is the Euston Arch, demolished in 1961, still missed? What would buildings described in much loved books have been like if these had existed outside their author's imaginations? Imagine walking through the labyrinthine corridors of Mervyn Peake's mythical Gothic fortress Gormenghast, or visiting Toad Hall. And what of the current trend for reconstructing buildings which were destroyed in wartime or for political reasons?"Lost Buildings" is an invitation to visit buildings long vanished or those demolished within living history, some by dim politicians, others by war or "acts of God",

Long a magnet for creative types, New York City offers a cornucopia of art, architecture and design--both contemporary and historical. The new line of AAD pocket guides gives a convenient overview of landmark buildings while showcasing destinations far off the beaten track. These extensively researched books offer an insider perspective indispensable for visitors and locals alike. The places featured span galleries and museums to noteworthy accommodations and shops. Entries include the MoMA, the new Ace Hotel and many more. Titel: AAD New York Forfatter: Patrice Farameh Forlag: TeNeues Udgivelsesår: 2010 Sprog: Engelsk

Visionary Architect and Planner Examines the career of nineteenth-century Chicago architect and city planner Daniel Burnham, and features photographs of his creations in Chicago and throughout the United States. Forlag: Rizzoli International Publications Udgivelsesår: 2003 Sider: 232 Sprog: Engelsk

Bogen indeholder en samling panorama billeder af byen New York, taget af fotografen Richard Berenholtz. Den er i blåt hardcover med titlen og fotografens navn på forsiden. Bogen indeholder 12 udfoldelige panorama billeder. New York New York by Richard Berenholtz, by James Tooley. New York: Rizzoli International Publications, 2014. 240 pp. $50 (hardcover). A photograph Richard Berenholtz took on Fifth Avenue serves as a microcosm of his remarkable book New York New York. The worm’s-eye image features the sculpture of Atlas at Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral across the street, and the neighboring Olympic Tower (p. 51)—that is, a widely recognized work of art and a prominent church alongside a relatively inconspicuous Manhattan skyscraper. Originally published in 2002, and reformatted in 2014 as a midsized book with several new images, New York New York is chock-full of Berenhol

Ruins of the Americas Lost Worlds: Ruins of the Americas explores the magic and mystery of ancient sites in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. This unprecedented publication transports the reader on a journey to ancient temples and abandoned palaces. Forlag: Acc Art Books Udgivelsesår: 2011 Sprog: Engelsk

Buildings and Towns The sequel to the highly successful Robert A. M. Stern: Buildings (1996), this volume also incorporates master plans for towns and campuses. Udgivelsesår: 2007 Sprog: Engelsk

Et indblik i skyskraberes arkitektur med refleksioner fra fremtrædende arkitekter. Type: Hardcover

From the Archives of Country Life Of all the photographs in Country Life's archives, none are more poignant or intriguing than the images of houses that have been lost. This text puts the lost country houses of England in historical context and explains why so many were destroyed. Forlag: White Lion Publishing Udgivelsesår: 2002 Sider: 200 Sprog: Engelsk