Author: STERN, ROBERT A. M. (1939-). MELLINS, THOMAS. FISHMAN, DAVID
Title: New York 1960 : architecture and urbanism between the Second World War and the Bicentennial / Robert A. M. Stern, Thomas Mellins, David Fishman
Description: Köln ; London : Taschen 1995. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine. very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper. now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 1374 p. : ill. plans ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. First published. New York: Monacelli. 1995. Summary; With New York 1960. the authors present an in-depth study of the city during a period of unprecedented change. a period in which New York took centre position on the world stage. Including over 1500 photographs and plans. this volume investigates one of the most fascinating and popular cities in the world. The book traces the city through a period of unprecedented change when New York took centre position on the world's stage. Organized geographically the work presents a coherent survey of architecture and urbanism throughout all parts of the metropolis including the areas of: Manhatten. Greenwich Village. Chelsea and Harlem. Subjects; City planning — New York (State) — New York. Architecture. American — New York (State) — New York. Architecture. Modern — 20th century — New York (State) — New York. Architecture — New York (State) — New York. Architecture. Modern — 20th century. Architecture — New York (State) — New York — History — 20th century. Architecture moderne — (1945-) — Etats-Unis — New York (N.Y.). New York (N.Y.) — Buildings. structures. etc. New York (N.Y.) — Constructions. Dates covered: (1945-1976). City & town planning - architectural aspects. The arts: general issues ; Urban communities. USA ; (c 1945 to c 1960) ; (c 1960 to c 1970) ; (c 1970 to c 1980). Photography / General. City planning ; New York (State) ; New York ; Architecture. American ; 20th century ; Architecture. Modern. Genre; Illustrated. ISBN: 3822877417. Weight in Kg appr.:

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