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He has been compared to Blake, Piranesi, and Escher, and his imaginative architectural drawings have been described as "the find of the century." Outwardly, he was a recluse who had few companions except for his mother and children in the neighborhood; inwardly, he was the creator of fantastic renderings, including an attempt late in life to transcribe a third testament of the Bible. He is A. G. Rizzoli (1896-1981), visionary artist extraordinaire.As new, non-pre owned. Dustjacket protected by mylar. First Edition. Minor shelfwear and may have price sticker.The discovery of Rizzoli's Beaux Arts-style drawings in San Francisco came in 1990, when they were brought to the attention of a keen-eyed dealer. Since that time, Rizzoli has acquired a fame that would astonish this shy, conflicted man. Essays about Rizzoli's life, analyses of his work and writings, and sources of his inspiration are presented in this first-ever survey by scholars John Beardsley, Roger Cardinal, and Jo Farb Hernandez.A. G.… Read More

VG+. As new, minor shelfwear and price sticker. A very nice copy.

As new condition with mylar protected DJ. Twenty-five years of architectural projects by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates (HHPA) are contained in this well-organized book. Michael Sorkin's introduction details the background, training, and vision of each of the partners--Hugh Hardy, Malcolm Holzman, and Norman Pfeiffer-- while the collective interview by Mildred F. Schmertz serves to place their work in the context of their architectural and social values. Projects include private homes, apartments, schools, offices, and several remarkable auditoriums, an HHPA specialty. Rather than being self-congratulatory, this book successfully shows a range of new buildings, renovations, and redesigns that represent good design and celebrates an era that saw the concept "modern" come to incorporate many different styles. Recommended for academic and larger public libraries. - David Bryant, Belleville P.L., N.J.

VG/VG

As new condition. Mylar protected dust jacket. Minor shelfwear & Price Sticker.

As New Condition. Price Sticker and may have minor shelfwear. Construction detailing in the design/engineering profession now uses CAD/CAM computer programs almost exclusively. This book illustrates site construction details in a consistent & uniform drawing format of line types & lettering styles. It will provide the user with a unified system of hundreds of construction details. Covers a wide range of topics for site planning, engineering & landscape architectural design including: docks & bridges, fountains & pools, lighting, paving, playground equipment, planting, railing & protective devices, site furniture, shelters, signage, steps & ramps, site utilities, walls, & much more.