LOT #47: "The A-Z of Modern Architecture" Book

Taschen, The A-Z of Modern Architecture, hardcover, 2 Vol. in Box 11.5” x 14.4”, 1072 pages, donated by Stephan Mundwiler.

Value $250* includes shipping!

Bidding starts at $125 (increments of $20)

The incredible, indispensable TASCHEN encyclopedia of architecture. note: this book will be out November 2007 + has been pre-ordered by the donor. Unlike most architecture encyclopedias, which tend to concentrate more on buildings and floor plans than their designers, this tome puts the architects in the spotlight, profiling individuals so that readers can get a clear overview of their bodies of work. Each architect’s entry features a portrait, quote, and short biography as well as a description of important works, historical context, and general approach; illustrations include numerous drawings, photographs, and floor plans. The book’s A to Z entries cover not only architects but also groups, movements, and styles from the 18th to the 21st centuries. With 600 entries, 5200 illustrations, and a glossary of architectural terms, The A to Z of Modern Architecture is a comprehensive resource that no architecture profession, fan, or student should be without. http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/architecture/upcoming/02926/facts.htm