Towards a New Architecture (With Its Frederick Etchells Introduction)
by Le Corbusier
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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Synopsis
Vers une architecture, translated into English as Toward an Architecture and commonly known as Towards a New Architecture is collection of essays written by Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret), advocating for and exploring the concept of modern architecture. The book has had an undeniable lasting effect on the architectural profession, serving as the manifesto for a generation of architects, a subject of hatred for others, and unquestionably a critical piece of architectural theory.
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- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21409
- Title
- Towards a New Architecture (With Its Frederick Etchells Introduction)
- Author
- Le Corbusier
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Payson & Clarke Ltd
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1927
- Keywords
- rare architecture, rare Le Corbusier, architect Le Corbusier, rare Le Corbusier first editions
- Bookseller catalogs
- Architecture;
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