Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore by Owen Hopkins: Used
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2020-02-14
- ISBN
- 9780714878126
- Book Title
- Postmodern Architecture : Less Is a Bore
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 11.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Architecture
- Topic
- Buildings / General, General
- Item Weight
- 58.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
071487812X
ISBN-13
9780714878126
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038690716
Product Key Features
Book Title
Postmodern Architecture : Less Is a Bore
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Buildings / General, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
58.1 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-444274
Reviews
"The book features some gleefully nonconformist postmodern architecture from around the globe."-- Design Anthology "Architecture fans are in for a treat."-- Hypebeast, "The book features some gleefully nonconformist postmodern architecture from around the globe."-- Design Anthology "Architecture fans are in for a treat."-- Hypebeast "[The book''s] message of adaptability seems increasingly relevant to our ever-changing world."-- Aesthetica magazine "A celebration... The brasher the better... Postmodernist architecture has always been defined by playfulness... Today''s architects have absorbed many of its lessons."-- The Observer, The New Review "[ Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore ] reveals the diversity of postmodern architecture from around the world."-- Dezeen "PoMo was declared flippant and frivolous, it broke all the architectural ''rules'' in its reckless embrace of colour and decoration. And as for the dumpster-diving through archaic historicist features, the less said the better. Yet many ignored the critics and persisted with this seemingly perverse path. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore shows us why we should be grateful that they did."-- Wallpaper* "Phaidon''s latest coffee table book delves into some of the world''s most creative and out-there postmodern buildings, and the photos are a visual feast."-- Livingetc online "Owen Hopkins'' new book Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore reminds us that modern building techniques mean all [forms of building] are now possible."-- The Herald " Less is a Bore highlights some of the world''s most avant-garde buildings, where architects'' imaginations have gone wild. These buildings are bursting with colour, shapes and eclectic design, adding a sense of fun and humour to what may have been humdrum."-- The Telegraph "Expands the purview of postmodernism."-- Icon magazine "While Postmodern Architecture is mainly comprised of whimsical façades, the riotous interiors are just as dazzling."-- Galerie "[Postmodern architecture] puts a smile on your face."-- The Evening Standard "The best of wacky post-modern architecture... Stunning new book explores postmodernism architecture, one of the 20th century''s most controversial styles."-- The Daily Mail "A rallying cry against boring architecture."-- Mr Porter "This book celebrates the playful absurdity of postmodern architecture."-- Elephant magazine "Postmodernism is the concoction of colour, life and soul. In the beautiful coffee table publication; Less Is A Bore by Owen Hopkins you can discover hundreds of incredible postmodern buildings."-- Cent. magazine "A visual treat."-- World Architecture Festival "From a cat-shaped kindergarten to a robot-like skyscraper, these postmodern buildings have a hearty sense of humor. Postmodern Architecture wields color, ornament, and form in disarming, delightful ways."-- Dwell Online "Expect to see slap-in-the-face design flourishes."-- Grand Designs Magazine "Unprecedented... Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe."-- Archidose "A new book argues that postmodernism... is on its way back."-- Bloomberg Online "The completely wonderful new coffee table book shows the style is full of some of the most joyous, exuberant, outlandish, and fun works on the planet. Flipping through, it''s impossible not to be mesmerized."-- The Daily Beast "With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, this fun picture book from Phaidon, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore , features more than 200 postmodern buildings around the world."-- HGTV Online " Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore is a delightful distraction during troubled times. This is a photo-driven architectural survey that''s hefty in size, exhaustive in scope, and, most important, a lot of fun."-- The Architect''s Newspaper Online, "The book features some gleefully nonconformist postmodern architecture from around the globe."--Design Anthology "Architecture fans are in for a treat."--Hypebeast "[The book's] message of adaptability seems increasingly relevant to our ever-changing world."--Aesthetica magazine "A celebration... The brasher the better... Postmodernist architecture has always been defined by playfulness... Today's architects have absorbed many of its lessons."--The Observer, The New Review "[Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore] reveals the diversity of postmodern architecture from around the world."--Dezeen "PoMo was declared flippant and frivolous, it broke all the architectural 'rules' in its reckless embrace of colour and decoration. And as for the dumpster-diving through archaic historicist features, the less said the better. Yet many ignored the critics and persisted with this seemingly perverse path. Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore shows us why we should be grateful that they did."--Wallpaper* "Phaidon's latest coffee table book delves into some of the world's most creative and out-there postmodern buildings, and the photos are a visual feast."--Livingetc online "Owen Hopkins' new book Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Borereminds us that modern building techniques mean all [forms of building] are now possible."--The Herald "Less is a Borehighlights some of the world's most avant-garde buildings, where architects' imaginations have gone wild. These buildings are bursting with colour, shapes and eclectic design, adding a sense of fun and humour to what may have been humdrum."--The Telegraph "Expands the purview of postmodernism."--Icon magazine "While Postmodern Architecture is mainly comprised of whimsical façades, the riotous interiors are just as dazzling."--Galerie "[Postmodern architecture] puts a smile on your face."--The Evening Standard "The best of wacky post-modern architecture... Stunning new book explores postmodernism architecture, one of the 20th century's most controversial styles."--The Daily Mail "A rallying cry against boring architecture."--Mr Porter "This book celebrates the playful absurdity of postmodern architecture."--Elephant magazine "Postmodernism is the concoction of colour, life and soul. In the beautiful coffee table publication; Less Is A Boreby Owen Hopkins you can discover hundreds of incredible postmodern buildings."--Cent. magazine "A visual treat."--World Architecture Festival "From a cat-shaped kindergarten to a robot-like skyscraper, these postmodern buildings have a hearty sense of humor. Postmodern Architecturewields color, ornament, and form in disarming, delightful ways."--Dwell Online "Expect to see slap-in-the-face design flourishes."--Grand Designs Magazine "Unprecedented... Postmodern Architectureshowcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe."--Archidose "A new book argues that postmodernism... is on its way back."--Bloomberg Online "The completely wonderful new coffee table book shows the style is full of some of the most joyous, exuberant, outlandish, and fun works on the planet. Flipping through, it's impossible not to be mesmerized."--The Daily Beast "With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, this fun picture book from Phaidon, Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore, features more than 200 postmodern buildings around the world."--HGTV Online "Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Boreis a delightful distraction during troubled times. This is a photo-driven architectural survey that's hefty in size, exhaustive in scope, and, most important, a lot of fun."--The Architect's Newspaper Online
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20220929
Dewey Decimal
724/.6
Synopsis
A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that 'less is more'. One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic non-conformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years is now enjoying a newfound popularity. Postmodern Architecture showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe., A curated collection of Postmodern architecture in all its glorious array of vivid non-conformity This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that 'less is more'. One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic non-conformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years is now enjoying a newfound popularity. Postmodern Architectureshowcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of hues and forms from around the globe., This unprecedented book takes its subtitle from Postmodernist icon Robert Venturi's spirited response to Mies van der Rohe's dictum that 'less is more'. One of the 20th century's most controversial styles, Postmodernism began in the 1970s, reached a fever pitch of eclectic noconformity in the 1980s and 90s, and after nearly 40 years is now enjoying a newfound popularity. POSTMODERN ARCHITECTURE showcases examples of the movement in a rainbow of shades and forms from around the globe.
LC Classification Number
NA682.P67H67 2020
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- a***a (346)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis hardback book is of the highest quality, has a fine appearance , arrived in perfect condition, and is an excellent value. On what I was not asked about this time, communicating with the seller would have required using email outside of the eBay system, because they do not accept eBay messages, the book was well packed in a purpose-designed cardboard box, the shipping was faster than I expected for the bound media rate, and the book was exactly as described and pictured.Tameshigiri - The History and Development of Japanese Sword Testing by Sesko (#282906424466)