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Art & Architecture

Paperback. The human tendency to interpret, and create, the environment through numbers is pervasive, with instances from literature and the visual arts too numerous to mention. This special issue of the Nexus Network Journal considers examples in architecture. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 535 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
535
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034605212
ISBN
9783034605212
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.01

Paperback. This is a follow-up to the volume "Discovering the Principles of Mechanics 1600-1800. It contains the essays of David Speiser on relationships between science, history of science, history of art and philosophy. It collates hard-to-find essays in a single work. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034807432
ISBN
9783034807432
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.83

Paperback. Illustrates the use of fundamental principles of geometry and proportion in two ancient cultures, the Bronze Age and the Roman Age, as well as in twentieth-century North America. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 261.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764377472
ISBN
9783764377472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.74

paperback. This book presents an exploration of the arch from the points of view of architecture, mathematics, engineering, construction history, and cultural symbolism. Leonardo da Vinci described the arch as "two weaknesses which, leaning on each other, become a strength," a metaphor for the way that science and art lean on each other to strengthen our lives. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 117 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 7. Weight in Grams: 229.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Birkhäuser Switzerland
Edition
2006th Edition
Number of pages
117
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764377618
ISBN
9783764377618
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.27

Paperback. An issue that is dedicated to Mechanics in Architecture. It explores the findings in the science of structural mechanics, including the behavior of structures, internal forces, and deformation. It also explores the development of new structural systems designed to resist thrusts resulting from new architectural forms. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 401.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764384449
ISBN
9783764384449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.23

Paperback. Leonardo da Vinci was well aware of the fundamental importance of mathematics for architecture. This book examines Leonardo's knowledge of theoretical mathematics, explores how he used concepts of geometry in his designs for architectural projects, and reports on a real-life construction project using Leonardo's principles. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764387273
ISBN
9783764387273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.15

Paperback. This volume features a collection of papers dedicated to "Canons of Form-Making", in honor of the 500th anniversary of the birth of architect Andrea Palladio. The volume includes new research by renowned scholars such as Lionel March and Carl Bovill. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Num Pages: 176 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 291.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764387655
ISBN
9783764387655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.63

Paperback. In celebration of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this issue of the Nexus Network Journal is devoted to relationships between astronomy, mathematics and architecture. It looks at how astronomy influenced architecture and urban design. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 138 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 5. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764389734
ISBN
9783764389734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.15

Paperback. The fundamental concept of structure is what connects architecture to mathematics. For architecture, the generating structure might be geometrical, musical, modular or fractal. The papers in this volume all explore themes of structure in different ways. Editor(s): Williams, Kim. Series: Nexus Network Journal. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764389758
ISBN
9783764389758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.42

Paperback. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: AP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 8. Weight in Grams: 181.
Publisher
Michael Wiese Productions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781615932566
ISBN
9781615932566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.80

Paperback. "The L Word" captured international attention when it appeared on American screens in 2004. Aiming to uncover what makes this show so compelling, this collection brings together leading academics, feminist critics, and journalists to discuss "The L Word". It also includes interviews with the actors Erin Daniels and the writer, Guinevere Turner. Series: Reading Contemporary Television. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: APT; JFCA; JFD; JFSK1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845111793
ISBN
9781845111793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.68

Paperback. A surrealist text loosely based on the life, suffering and reincarnation of Anne Frank, with guest appearances from a pair of Siamese twins menaced by the cold and carnivores, a two-headed boy bobbing in a jar, anthropomorphic vegetables and a variety of immature erotic horrors. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 121 x 33. Weight in Grams: 124.
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826416902
ISBN
9780826416902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Editor(s): Cooper, Kim; Smay, David. Num Pages: 326 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; HBT; JFCA; JFSP1; JFSP2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 184 x 22. Weight in Grams: 728.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Feral House,U.S. United States
Number of pages
326
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780922915699
ISBN
9780922915699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.88

Paperback. This book describes and demonstrates methods for communication in the design thinking/innovation process throughout all stages of the process, not just the end. It introduces core concepts and methods that help manage complexity, accelerate synthesis, bring clarity and diffuse important knowledge to the people who need to act on it. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations (chiefly color). BIC Classification: AMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 190 x 15. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118394175
ISBN
9781118394175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.84

Paperback. .
Publisher
Sternberg Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9783956790386
ISBN
9783956790386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.74

Paperback. Filled with the sights and sounds of a changing world and a remarkable life, this book offers a chronicle of Kim Gordon. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571309351
ISBN
9780571309351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.48

Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 110 plus colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 307 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1038.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847833412
ISBN
9780847833412
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.26

Hardback. As a hot new maverick director/writer John Carpenter invited photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker onto the sets of some of his most iconic films: Halloween, Halloween II, The Fog, Christine and Escape From New York. This book collects together the best of that on-set photography, accompanied by exclusive interview material with those involved. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white & colour photos throughout. BIC Classification: AJC; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 263 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1528.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783294688
ISBN
9781783294688
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 25.77

Hardback. Deals with Bob Marley's career and the history of reggae and dub music. This title features portraits, performance and personal photography of Marley and many of his contemporaries. Num Pages: 160 pages, colour & black & white photos. BIC Classification: AVGS; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 315 x 267 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1318.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848566972
ISBN
9781848566972
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 29.50

Hardback. A journey through Johannesburg via three art projects raises intriguing notions about the constitutive relationship between the city, imagination and the public sphere- through walking, gaming and performance art. Amid prevailing economic validations, the trilogy posits art within an urban commons in which imagination is all-important. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AFKP; JFSG; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137436894
ISBN
9781137436894
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.17

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