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Concrete

Contributor(s): Hall, William (Author), Koren, Leonard (Contribution by)

ISBN: 9780714875156

Publisher: Phaidon Press

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Pub Date: September 4, 2017

Dewey: 721.04454

LCCN: 2017471580

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 1.30" H x 6.50" L x 5.00" W ( 1.40 lbs) 384 pages

Series: Phaidon Minis

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Description: A visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format

Review Quotes:

'What a surprising and beautiful book - a parade of amazing buildings.' - Peter York

'Concrete is a beautifully designed book. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject.' - John Pawson

'Concrete sheds new light on what is today's most widely used manmade material ... Celebrates concrete as malleable and enlivened ... This portable edition is a must for enthusiasts with a thirst for modernism and Brutalism.' - Aesthetica

'Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate.' - Wall Street Journal

'The eye candy here, from the graceful to the brash, is enough to open the mind of any skeptic.' - Atlantic Cities

'A fresh look at the world's mist fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings ... Amazing.' -Telegraph

'A global tour of inspiring and intriguing concrete structures.' - Modus Magazine

'An ode to one of the most versatile construction materials in the world, this book explores the many wonderful properties of this robust material - as seen on intriguing structures by architects the likes of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.' - Singapore Tatler Homes

'A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud story that provides ample opportunity for character voices and multiple punch lines. Children will wager predictions throughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending!' - Tipslimited

'This smaller more affordable version may help to convince a broader audience of concrete's many attributes.' - Self Build & Design

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