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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | This comprehensive introduction to the world's most important architecture is a useful tool for travelers, tourists, critics - and anyone interested in the world around them. A collection of the world's most impressive structures, from antiquity to post-modernity, is presented with a half-page essay about the building's history, details about the architect, and the artistic and political context in which it was planned and constructed. Edited by architectural historian Alan Powers, and Mark Irving, who writes on art and architecture. (Universe) -- New York Living Sept. 2007 | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Hardcover: | 960 pages | | Publisher: | Universe | | Publication Date: | October 23, 2007 | | ISBN: | 0789315645 | | Package Length: | 8.5 inches | | Package Width: | 6.7 inches | | Package Height: | 2.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 4.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 5 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 A contributing Author to this book May 14, 2008
I was one of the contributing authors to this book. The reviews so far are spot on. Even though I worked on this book I find it difficult to find even my own entries as the index is inadequate. I also wrote the Elrod entry - and yes, the photo is wrong - and I would have known that if I'd seen page proofs. But on a positive note, I believe this book is definitely worth buying (I don't get royalties!) if only because I know it contains entries (like mine) that are not rewrites of existing viewpoints, but original, fresh perspectives. The next book in the series is "1001 Houses" and I've been asked to be the General Editor. I intend to take these comments on board and ensure a good index and good geographic spread for 1001 Houses. The publishers have indicated they want a website to go with the book, and that will also be a priority for me, assuming they ok costs. So buy this book as its assets outweigh its faults, and keep an eye out for 1001 Houses! http://www.dennajones.com
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Mixed Reactions to what could have been an outstanding book. Feb 24, 2008
1001 Buildings is a resource that you need. That said, it has some drawbacks. It has a strong English focus; perhaps London emphasis is better as a describer. Many English buildings. Almost all the written parts which are signed were by experts from London. Thought it missed some very important Western Hemisphere and Asian buildings, although it did have a lot for Cuba. Seemed to miss a number of outstanding American architects. Do not assume you will find a picture of each site as there are numerous pages with only written text. Variety of types of buildings (churches, factories, temples, and public use structures) was excellent. Indexing was poor, but the arrangement by year brought an interesting awareness of buildings in different parts of the world built at the same time.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
1001 buildings you must see before you die Jan 24, 2008
We purchased this book in preparation for a world wide tour. It is quite extensive and has been helpful. Unfortunately there are quite a few page number errors in the index making looking up specific buildings a challenge. The book is arranged by periods and style, so if traveling, you need to use the index and look by country. The index does have building list by country. This country list does not always specify what cities the building is in and this is where I find the page number errors. So when planning a trip it is much more difficult than need be to locate what building you may want to see in the city you are going to. I was disappointed that there is not a picture for every building. Although the book has these user issues, it is a nice reference and my son is excited that he has already seen 10% of the buildings and plans to get to 25% before returning.
14 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Great but INDEX IS TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dec 25, 2007
I love this book but I am giving it one star because I am so infuriated by the lack of a useful index. There is no index that lists which cities the buildings are in -- they are only arranged by country. Why? Many of us would like to visit buildings that are near us or in cities that we travel to. This bizarre lack of information in the index makes that virtually impossible.
This is perhaps the most foolish indexing decision I have ever seen in my entire life, perhaps the most foolish indexing decision in the history of the written word.
Also: why don't they give addresses of the buildings anywhere?
Please correct this in the next edition. Maybe create a website where we can look this stuff up.
Clearly, a lot of time was spent on this book. It's unfortunate that strange indexing decisions have rendered it almost useless.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
INTERESTING BOOK - BUT FLAWED Dec 18, 2007
Some of the buildings do not have corresponding photos with the descriptions but that can be understandable because the book runs almost 1000 pages.
But I did find two errors:
First Error - Page 523 has Case Study House No.22 but the photo is of Case Study House No.21 both are by Pierre Koneig and they are both in the Los Angeles area.
Second error - Page 565 has Elrod House but the photo is of the Sheats/Goldstein House which is in Beverly Hills will the Elrod House is in Palm Springs. The Elrod House is famous for its location in the film Diamonds Are Forever and its circular in design.
Overall the book is a very good reference book with a photo and a short description of the building.
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