On the Art Of Building In Ten Books

Cambridge & London: MIT Press, 1988. First modern translation into English of this classic of architectural theory, originally published in Latin in 1486; Alberti's attempt to supercede the authority of Vitruvius, whose ideas had been the core of architectural thought for over a millenium. Includes a contextual introduction by Rykwert, Alberti's chapters on planning & site selection ('Lineaments'), materials &… Read more about this item

De Re Aedificatoria, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472), was the first modern treatise on the theory and practice of architecture. Its importance for the subsequent history of architecture is incalculable, yet this is the first English translation based on the original, exceptionally eloquent Latin text on which Alberti's reputation as a theorist is founded. The covers… Read more about this item

MIT Press, 1988. Hardcover. Tiny signature else near new condition, covers bright, text clean and binding tight in a very good plus, sun faded spine, dust jacket which is now in a clear protective mylar sleeve.. 442pp. Text in English.

Mit Pr. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

MIT Press (MA), 1988. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Ring stain at jacket front w/ some bleed onto front board, else VG; Tight binding w/ otherwise clean, sturdy boards; Pages completely free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket in Good Plus condition,… Read more about this item

MIT Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

UsedVeryGood The cover is clean but does show some wear. .

MIT Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.