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Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers Hardbound. elephant folio. 265 pgs. - 1996

by Dupre, Judith

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New York, NY: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc, 1996. 1st Ed 5th Pr. Hardbound. Elephant Folio. 265 Pgs.. Nr Fine in Chipped DJ/Good. Skyscrapers by Judith Dupre. Published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, New York, NY, 1996. 1st Edition 5th Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Elephant Folio (up to 23'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. 128 Pgs. ISBN 1884822452. LCCN 96-5448. A history of the world's most famous and important skyscrapers. Introductory interview with Philip Johnson. From the ancient Lighthouse at Alexandria to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from the Empire State Building to the 450-meter Petronas Towers in Malaysia, a comprehensive history of humankind's continuing urge to build ever higher. Fascinating and entertaining text and magnificent, towering, full-page photographs of 50 of the world's most innovative, stunning, and lofty skyscrapers. Facts at a glance for each building, with visual comparisons of relative heights. Features informative spreads on the technical developments of elevators, steel, glass, and other building materials, the growth of cities, and towers around the world. Unique 7.5x18in format. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20632.
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  • Title Skyscrapers
  • Author Dupre, Judith
  • Binding Hardbound. Elephant Folio. 265 Pgs.
  • Edition 1st Ed 5th Pr
  • Condition Used - Nr Fine in Chipped DJ
  • Pages 128
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc, New York, NY
  • Date 1996
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 20632
  • ISBN 9781884822452

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About the author

Judith Dupr, New York Times bestselling author has written many books about architecture, including Bridges, Churches, and Monuments. She consults on large-scale infrastructure projects and lectures at Yale and other universities. She lives in New York. Visit www.judithdupre.com.


Adrian Smith is considered the foremost architect of supertall skyscrapers in the world. Formerly with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, his buildings include Burj Dubai, the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, and the Trump International Tower in Chicago, where he lives and works.

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