The Story of Buildings: Fifteen Stunning Cross-sections from the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House
Patrick Dillon author Stephen Biesty illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:6th Sep '18
Should be back in stock very soon
A highly readable book about architecture, lavishly illustrated with sixteen intricate cross sections.
From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, The Story of Buildings takes us on a journey across continents and over centuries. Patrick Dillon selects sixteen of the most iconic buildings from around the world including the Parthenon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City, the Bauhaus, Crystal Palace, the Sydney Opera House and the Pompidou Centre, and tells the remarkable human story behind each of them. Stephen Biesty's detailed, intricate cross-sections allow us to see inside these incredible structures and appreciate the inspiration of their creators. Technical information and architectural terms are explained in labels and there is an extensive index and timeline at the end of the book.
Engineering meets architecture and history in this mesmerising book. […] s. The balance between sweeping history and technical nitty-gritty is perfectly judged, and detail-hungry kids will love exploring the cross[1]sections of iconic buildings and pondering on the different types of brickwork. Brilliant! -- Children’s Books Ireland * Building Communities’ reading list *
- Short-listed for English 4-11 Book Awards Leicester 2015 (UK)
- Short-listed for SLA Information Book Award 2015 (UK)
ISBN: 9781406381689
Dimensions: 288mm x 250mm x 9mm
Weight: 615g
96 pages