Paul Cattermole is an architectural writer based in London whose books include Bizarre Buildings.
An enjoyable romp through the history of architecture, this
oversize volume (9 1/2 X 12 1/4) presents color photos -- many as
full-page plates -- and brief descriptions of the world's most
unusual and spectacular buildings. Arranged chronologically, with
most of the buildings built after 1800, buildings in Asia, Europe,
and North America appear next to one another by virtue of the date
they were built, making it a stimulating book to browse.-- "Book
News, Reference and Research Book News" (11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)
Architecture is the most public of the arts, as this ambitious
compendium of cathedrals, castles, mosques, railway stations and
the occasional humble house reminds us. About 400 stunning
photographs mark an international journey through the ages... There
is much you would expect...but there are also many surprises.--
"The Globe and Mail" (12/6/2008 12:00:00 AM)
Here's a jumbo-sized bnook that proves, the publisher says, that no
national or culture has ever had a monopoly on architectural
excellence.-- "Waterloo Region Record (Kitchener)" (12/13/2008
12:00:00 AM)
Here's something for your inner architect: a compendium of 5,000
years of the world's greatest architecture.... A couple of hours
with this beautiful book and you'll impress your friends and
improve your mind.--Cecily Ross "The Globe and Mail Style Counsel -
The Read (online newsletter)" (11/21/2008 12:00:00 AM)
More than just presenting us with style and function, this book
traces architecutre's place in the march of time.--Orli Low "Los
Angeles Times-City Edition" (12/7/2008 12:00:00 AM)
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