Bridges: A History of the World's Most Famous and Important Spans
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (709 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1884822754 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Gehry. Opening to a dazzling full-yard span, this panoramic tour introduces more than fifty of the world's greatest bridges in 200 high-quality black-&-white photographs and an engaging text that sheds light on the historical and technological background of constructions that range from the ancient Roman Pont du Gard to the newly constructed Tsing Ma bridge in Hong Kong.. Introduction by Frank O
Very good book, not "very good" condition. Great book. However this copy was not "very good condition" as the binding of the book was loose and so the top cover would slide up and down while the bottom cover remained stationary. This was my second copy of the book, my previous copy was "good" condition, but was actually mu. Bridges The condition of the book overall was good. I was a little upset about the torn cover and the fading of pages. I had purchased this book as a gift for a friend who loves bridges. He was pleased and happy so nothing else mattered. This book makes a great coffee table book and it ha. "Exactly what I was looking for" according to mratatat. I love this book! It is well written and interesting. The pictures are wonderful.
Dupré presents a chronological collection of more than 45 bridges, from early Roman aqueducts to the most recent accomplishments of this century. . The format lends itself well to the material, displaying the many exquisite panoramic shots of bridges in full splendor. For fact seekers, the relevant names and numbers are readily accessible. Each bridge is accompanied by text that, together with the photos, provides the reader with informative background, anecdotes, and cultural and historical context. For the parents of inquisitive children, "cantilever" will roll from the tongue as easily as "tension" and "torsion." Dupré quietly p
She consults on large-scale infrastructure projects and lectures at Yale and other universities. Visit judithdupre.. Judith Dupré, New York Times bestselling author has written many books about architecture, including Bridges, Churches, and Monuments. She lives in New York