New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1979 Tiny nick in the red cloth covering at upper edge of front board. Gilt lettering sharp and no prev. owner name. DJ with rubs and tiny chips at corners and ends of spine panel, moderate soiling and surface smudges. DJ in plastic cover with "$16.50" price corner intact. ISBN on DJ, 0-19-502402-8, is different from one on copyright page. This volume and its companion books in the Center for Environmental Structure Series, Berkeley, California presented a new theory of architectural philosophy and theory. Interestingly, the book is literally turned upside-down in that the text block was bound upside down to the boards. Illus. in B&W with photos and drawings. Incl. Detailed Table of Contents and Acknowledgments to photographers. (xv) 552 pp.

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Bookseller: acornbooks (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 07893
Title: The Timeless Way of Building
Author: Alexander, Christopher
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Presumed First, No Additional Printings
ISBN 10: 0195022483
ISBN 13: 9780195022483
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: New York, New York
Date Published: 1979
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY ARCHITECTURAL THEORY THEORIES PLANNING BUILDING CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL STRUCTURE
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