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The Saga of Sydney Opera House

The Dramatic Story of the Design and Construction of the Icon of Modern Australia

Peter Murray author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:20th Nov '03

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Peter Murray's compelling and highly readable biography of the building presents both sides of the story. Using previously unpublished files and papers, Murray has managed to unravel one of the most intriguing architectural controversies of recent times - what really happened when they built Sydney Opera House...

'Peter Murray presents a nicely balanced view of the controversies that have dogged this remarkable building. He has probably come closest to the real story of what happened in those years of struggle.'- CIOB International News


'Peter Murray relates the murky affair with a splendidly light and fair-minded touch.' - Building

'Peter Murray presents a nicely balanced view of the controversies that have dogged this remarkable building. He has probably come closest to the real story of what happened in those years of struggle.' - CIOB International News

ISBN: 9780415325226

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 340g

182 pages