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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

Hardback. Hagiography,or writing about and illustrating the lives of saints, was one of the most creative areas for artistic inspiration in the Middle Ages. This book explores the sumptuously illustrated saints' lives that were made in medieval Europe. Num Pages: 455 pages, 8 color illustrations, 149 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 3F; AKLB; DSB; HBJD; HBLC; HRCC1; HRCC2; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 264 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1058.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
455
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520223202
ISBN
9780520223202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.37
€ 53.36

Hardback. The musical practices of the early church are considered in this examination of the history of Christian chant from the years A.D. 200 to 800. Num Pages: 480 pages, 1 b/w photograph, 37 tables, 33 music examples. BIC Classification: 3D; 3F; AVGC1; AVGD; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 39. Weight in Grams: 886.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520221987
ISBN
9780520221987
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.09
€ 56.86

Paperback. In this text, Lea Jacobs uses the "fallen woman" film, which served as a focal point for public criticism of the film industry, to explore Hollywood's system of self-censorship and the evolution of the rules governing representations of sexuality. Num Pages: 220 pages, 49. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; APF; JFC; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 59.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520207905
ISBN
9780520207905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.68

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520205284
ISBN
9780520205284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.76

Hardback. This is a study of Roman architecture on the Iberian peninsula, covering six centuries from the arrival of the Romans in the third century BC until the decline of urban life in the third century AD. During this period the peninsula became an influential cultural and political region. Num Pages: 369 pages, 66 b/w photographs, 79 figures. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; AMC; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
369
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520203778
ISBN
9780520203778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.80
€ 60.53

Paperback. Focusing upon Hollywood's portrayal of Asian races, this study describes how social taboos concerning Orientals helped to perpetuate social and racial inequality in the USA. The author's discussion covers early silent films, later classics such as "Shanghai Express" and the recurring geisha movies. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; APFA; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520084957
ISBN
9780520084957
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.63

Paperback. Describes Rincon in detail, from the day the brainstorm to bid on the land took shape in the mind of a Perini Co executive until its champagne-soaked opening party. This book focuses on what it takes to build a tiny, self-contained city. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 b&w photographs, 3 line drawings, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMG; KFFR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520083998
ISBN
9780520083998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.63

Paperback. Examines the films of such key directors as Bunuel, Saura, Erice, and Almodovar, as well as works from the popular cinema and television, exploring how they manifest political and cultural tensions related to the production of Spanish national identity within a changing global context. Num Pages: 568 pages, 103 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DSE; APFA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 912.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
568
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520081574
ISBN
9780520081574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.99

Paperback. With the emergence of Abstract Expressionism after World War II, the attention of the international art world turned from Paris to New York. In this book, Dore Ashton captures the vitality of the cultural milieu in which the New York School artists worked and argued from the 1930s to the 1950s. Num Pages: 246 pages, 52 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; ACXD9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 59.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press Berkeley, CA
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520081062
ISBN
9780520081062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.69

hardcover. This is a painstaking reconstruction of the original version of Orson Welles's film, which was drastically recut by RKO Studios in 1942 before its release. It examines all surviving evidence, including rare studio documents and the recollections of Welles and other participants in the film. Num Pages: 318 pages, 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520078574
ISBN
9780520078574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.48
€ 49.23

Paperback. Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-1975) was arguably the most complex director of postwar Italian cinema. His films - "Accattone", "The Canterbury Tales", "Medea", "Salo" - continue to challenge and entertain new generations of moviegoers. This title studies Pasolini's cinematic realism, in theory and in practice. Num Pages: 368 pages, 23 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APFA; JFSK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520078550
ISBN
9780520078550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.11

Hardcover. During his reign and following his death, the physiognomy of Alexander the Great was one of the most famous in history, adorning numerous works of art. This study demonstrates how the various portraits transmit not so much a likeness of Alexander as a set of cliches that symbolized the ruler. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 545 pages, 8 color illustrations, 191 b/w photographs, 5 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG; AGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1375.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
545
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780520068513
ISBN
9780520068513
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.74
€ 79.38

Hardcover. A textbook for professional practice in landscape architecture degree programmes, which will guide the reader through planning a successful career in landscape architecture. It covers all areas, from marketing, through project management and legal issues to technical specifications. Num Pages: 280 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMV; WMD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 183 x 18. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471555124
ISBN
9780471555124
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.71

Hardcover. Examines the general problems of designing and constructing sites for buildings. Coverage includes: site construction and planning, placing buildings on sites, landscape planning, drainage, site traffic for vehicles and pedestrians, parking, lighting, handicap facilities and much more. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations, glossary, index. BIC Classification: AMC; AMV; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471530299
ISBN
9780471530299
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.28

Hardcover. The management of wetlands is often an area of uncertainty. This book instructs golf course superintendents on how to successfully manage different types of wetlands and also offers information on the fundamentals of conservation and restoration. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471472735
ISBN
9780471472735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.50

paperback. Written by a cost-control expert with more than thirty years of design and building expertise, this volume in the Professional Practice Essentials Series gives you practical, user-friendly guidance on how to better manager costs through all phases of a project. Series: The Architect's Essentials of Professional Practice. Num Pages: 320 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AM; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 139 x 33. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471443599
ISBN
9780471443599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.29

Hardcover. This comprehensive reference brings together and explains the planning ordinances which govern the landscapes of 300 U.S. cities. In it, the author demystifies the complex planning laws that regulate such areas as the design of parking lots, vehicular use areas, landscape buffers, and tree plantings. Num Pages: 456 pages, 50 diagrams. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMVD; LNKJ; LNS; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 778.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780471292760
ISBN
9780471292760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.43

Hardback. A guide to recording America's built environment. It provides a detailed reference to the recording methods and techniques that are fundamental tools for examining any existing structure. It includes in formation on technological advances such as laser scanning, case studies, and material on the documentation of historic landscapes. Editor(s): Burns, John A. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 280 x 21. Weight in Grams: 903.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471273806
ISBN
9780471273806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.15

Paperback. The reissue of a design classic--the book that revolutionized the practice of architecture. When it was published in 1932, this cornerstone edition of Ramsey and Sleeper's Architectural Graphic Standards was the very first book to present the accepted architectural practices of the time in a clear and accessible graphic form. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; AMK; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 235 x 12. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471247623
ISBN
9780471247623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 85.05

Paperback. Emanating from a special National Preservation Conference, leading experts present 33 essays on future trends in the historic preservation field. Topics range from cultural diversity to the future of American communities. This book will guide preservations and anyone concerned about our built environment into the next quarter century. Editor(s): Lee, Antoinette J. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; JFF; TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1105.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471144120
ISBN
9780471144120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.81

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