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The American House

Hardback

Main Details

Title The American House
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Phaidon Editors
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 250
Category/GenreResidential buildings and domestic buildings
History of architecture
ISBN/Barcode 9780714848853
ClassificationsDewey:728.0973
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Publication Date 12 September 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An introduction to the history and architecture of the American house, from the 12th century to the present day. This book features 100 exemplary houses ranging from traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds. The houses are presented in chronological order and each entry features a full-page image with a short text describing the house, its designer and historical context.

Author Biography

Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors

Reviews

"What a wonderful idea: take 100 notable American dwellings, arrange them chronologically, and explain who dreamt them up. The familiar [...] rub shoulders with the totally unexpected."-The Sunday Times