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Architecture books onlineIntroducing… our broad range of books on Architecture, Photography, Art Forms, Film TV & Radio, Dance and Performing Arts, Music and History of Art. In our Film TV & Radio section, we have many other sub-genres such as Books That Inspired Movies including Gone Girl, The Enigma, Fifty Shades of Grey and Foxcatcher. Our Music section includes biographies and sheet music of famous musicians past and present, international and Irish – Elvis, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Bob Geldof, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Bono and many more.

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Art & Architecture

Paperback. Introduces the traditional houses, barns, watermills and chapels of the Lake District and the surrounding hills and valleys that make up the county of Cumbria. This title explains how the building types have developed over the centuries. Series: Vernacular Buildings Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 82 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; ABA; AMG; AMK; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 190 x 15. Weight in Grams: 712.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300170597
ISBN
9780300170597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.98

Paperback. Drawing upon forty years' experience of caring for historic structures Geoffrey R. Sharpe provides a simple but informed guide to these delights and curiosities of the English countryside. He explains not just the purpose of these buildings but the part they played in the history of the countryside. Num Pages: 240 pages, 70 integrated b/w, 25 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845118419
ISBN
9781845118419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.10

Hardback. Presents a survey of vernacular architecture across the globe. This work takes you on a tour of traditional building around the world, which includes the loess cave homes of central China, the stilt houses on the shores of Dahomey, the housebarns of Europe and North America, the wind towers of Iran, and more. Series: International Library of Human Geography. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 703.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845113056
ISBN
9781845113056
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.79
€ 137.06

Hardback. Editor(s): Steinhardt, Nancy S. Translator(s): Harrer, Alexandra. Series: The Princeton-China Series. Num Pages: 448 pages, 150 line illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AMC; AMVD; AMX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 190. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691159997
ISBN
9780691159997
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.78
€ 44.75

Paperback. Combines text with diagrams and photographs to explain and illustrate the farm buildings. This work records the origins and uses of traditional building types, then explores the conflicting demands of conservation and re-use and the dangers of enthusiastic restorers who may unwittingly destroy the character of that which they desire to preserve. Series: Vernacular Buildings S. Num Pages: 208 pages, 144 b&w illustrations & diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DB; AMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 694.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300123197
ISBN
9780300123197
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archives. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly illustrations. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Dover Publications
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486247915
ISBN
9780486247915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.02

Paperback. The first book of its kind: a collection of the most important genres of Japanese performance--noh, kyogen, kabuki, and puppet theater--in one comprehensive, authoritative volume. Editor(s): Brazell, Karen. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages, 200 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2GJ; AN; DD; DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 253 x 28. Weight in Grams: 994.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231108737
ISBN
9780231108737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 36.08

A Tucson-based dealer in antique Mexican and Native American arts, McMenamin has traveled extensively in Mexico. With a minimum of text, the 300 color photographs in this volume provide the reader with a vicarious, visual tour of the facades, doors, gates, porches, patios, columns, fountains, canter Num Pages: 191 pages, 309 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 220 x 21. Weight in Grams: 125.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
191
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764317262
ISBN
9780764317262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.42

Num Pages: 192 pages, 298 color photos. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; AMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1282.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764316937
ISBN
9780764316937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 32.46

Paperback. Traditional Santas have a warm place in the imaginations of children and the memories of adults. With easy to follow, step-by-step instructions accompanied by full color photos, this is a great book for the beginning and intermediate carver. Patterns and a gallery are included. Num Pages: 64 pages, 280 color photos. BIC Classification: AFKC; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 217 x 6. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887403668
ISBN
9780887403668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. Num Pages: 111 pages, 150+ color photos. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
111
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764322853
ISBN
9780764322853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.18

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Edition Reuss Germany
Number of pages
492
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9783943105100
ISBN
9783943105100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.49
€ 92.24

Hardback. An introduction to a wide range of traditions in world cinema. Editor(s): Badley, Linda; Palmer, R. Barton; Schneider, Steven Jay. Series: Traditions in World Cinema. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748618620
ISBN
9780748618620
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.22
€ 118.91

Paperback. An introduction to a wide range of traditions in world cinema. Editor(s): Badley, Linda; Palmer, R. Barton; Schneider, Steven Jay. Series: Traditions in World Cinema. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748618637
ISBN
9780748618637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.31

Paperback. Graham Wade's definitive history of the classical guitar, from its origins to its current position as one of the world's most popular instruments. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714543796
ISBN
9780714543796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138798915
ISBN
9781138798915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.46

Paperback. Despite his reputation for idleness, Peter Cook was a great comedy writer, who created countless outrageous sketches and articles and was famed for his prolific role in the satire boom of the 1960s. This book deals with his life and work. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; DNF; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 324. Clean copy with minor shelf wear and some yellowing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cornerstone
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KOG0006250
ISBN
9780099443254
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Translator(s): Wright, Ann. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; 3JJPR; AVGW; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Central
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Paperback
Condition
New
SKU
V9781901927443
ISBN
9781901927443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.38

Paperback. In the mid-nineteenth century, American railroading was burgeoning--a growth too fast for safe operations. Despite the grim statistics of 19th and early 20th century train wrecks that resulted, one cannot help but find the photographs and public prints of the day interesting. Train buffs will see the antecedents of their hobby. Num Pages: 184 pages, 298 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AJC; HBTB; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 898.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764301360
ISBN
9780764301360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.18

Hardcover. In the late 1970s, New York City was bankrupt, dirty and dangerous. In this book, twelve legendary graffiti writers the original subway artists whose creative genius fuelled the earliest flowering of the movement give first-person accounts of their experiences. Num Pages: 176 pages, 138 illustrations, 133 in colour. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; AFJG; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 212 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500239216
ISBN
9780500239216
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.02

Paperback. Betjeman's infectious enthusiasms have made him a keystone of England's common culture. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: APW; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
John Murray London
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719561276
ISBN
9780719561276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Paperback. One of a hand-picked selection of some of the most popular and cult-worthy titles on Faber and Faber's extensive list of film scripts. Series: Faber Reel Classics. Num Pages: 121 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: APFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 111. Weight in Grams: 123.
Publisher
Faber Faber Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571203208
ISBN
9780571203208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.75

Hardcover. Following the author's previous books, Quantum Dreams, Quantumscapes and Velocity, this title showcases his phenomenal artistic range and skills in a visionary collection of sci-fi book covers, theme park and animation concepts, video game designs and artwork. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: AKL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 230 x 14. Weight in Grams: 688.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781168295
ISBN
9781781168295
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.44

Paperback. What emerges is a compelling portrait of the four musicians themselves, as well as a fresh insight into close-knit entourage that protected them, from Peter Grant to Richard Cole to Ahmet Ertegun, giant figures from long-vanished world of 1970s rock. This book is a history, adventures, myths and realities of this legendary and powerful of bands. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 47. Weight in Grams: 986.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
9780571259380
ISBN
9780571259380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.10

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