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Los Angeles Central Library : a History of Its Art and Architecture S Gee 2016
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “CRISP and CLEAN cover and pages - LIKE NEW - see photos”
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Book Series
- Historical
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults, Young Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Picture Book
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9781626400368
- Book Title
- Los Angeles Central Library : a History of Its Art and Architecture
- Publisher
- Angel City Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Genre
- Architecture
- Topic
- Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Regional, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
- Item Weight
- 0.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 9 in
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Angel City Press
ISBN-10
1626400369
ISBN-13
9781626400368
eBay Product ID (ePID)
227805243
Product Key Features
Book Title
Los Angeles Central Library : a History of Its Art and Architecture
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Regional, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
0.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-021744
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Synopsis
Declared one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Los Angeles Central Library is a monument to fine architecture and artwork - and, of course, its renowned collection of the written word and its world-class special collections. Los Angeles Central Library and its history are as fascinating as any of the storied volumes found on its shelves. City leaders fought for decades to build a landmark structure and later battled to demolish it, yet generations of Angelenos have watchedthe building stand tall, survive fires, and endure into the twenty-first century, ready to face a high-tech society that thought it could live without books. Year after year Central Library proves its essential place in the heart of Los Angeles. And each year it becomes more important. In Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture the Library's beautiful building, paintings, murals, sculptures, decor, and storied tile work are captured bythe lens of renowned Hollywood photographer and graphic designer Arnold Schwartzman. And its remarkable story of dramatic visuals and civic involvement is chronicled by architectural historian Stephen Gee. Gee tells the story of the creative minds that shaped the structure: architects Bertram Goodhue, Carleton M. Winslow, Hardy Holzman and Pfeiffer Assocates; sculptor Lee Lawrie; muralists Dean Cornwell and Albert Herter; painter Julian Garnsey, and philosopher, Hartley Burr Alexander, and manymore. Schwartzman shows it all in page after page of dramatic color, all juxtaposed with historic images and blueprints, many never-before published., Declared one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Los Angeles Central Library is a monument to fine architecture and artwork, its renowned collection of the written word, and its world-class special collections. The Central Library and its history are as fascinating as any of the storied volumes found on its shelves. City leaders fought for decades to build a landmark structure and later battled to demolish it, yet generations of Angelenos have watched the building stand tall, survive fires, and endure into the twenty-first century, ready to face a high-tech society that thought it could live without books.Year after year Central Library proves its essential place in the heart of Los Angeles. Its beautiful building, paintings, murals, sculptures, decor, and storied tile work are captured by the lens of photographer and graphic designer Arnold Schwartzman. And its remarkable story of dramatic visuals and civic involvement is chronicled by architectural historian Stephen Gee., Declared one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Los Angeles Central Library is a monument to fine architecture and artwork--and, of course, its renowned collection of the written word and its world-class special collections. Los Angeles Central Library and its history are as fascinating as any of the storied volumes found on its shelves. City leaders fought for decades to build a landmark structure and later battled to demolish it, yet generations of Angelenos have watched the building stand tall, survive fires, and endure into the twenty-first century, ready to face a high-tech society that thought it could live without books. Year after year Central Library proves its essential place in the heart of Los Angeles. And each year it becomes more important. In Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture the Library's beautiful building, paintings, murals, sculptures, decor, and storied tile work are captured by the lens of renowned Hollywood photographer and graphic designer Arnold Schwartzman. And its remarkable story of dramatic visuals and civic involvement is chronicled by architectural historian Stephen Gee. Gee tells the story of the creative minds that shaped the structure: architects Bertram Goodhue, Carleton M. Winslow, Hardy Holzman and Pfeiffer Assocates; sculptor Lee Lawrie; muralists Dean Cornwell and Albert Herter; painter Julian Garnsey, and philosopher, Hartley Burr Alexander, and many more. Schwartzman shows it all in page after page of dramatic color, all juxtaposed with historic images and blueprints, many never-before published. Arnold Schwartzman, an Academy Award-winning documentary director and design director for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, is the author of several books, including DECO LAndmarks (2005) and Griffith Observatory, A Celebration of its Architectural Splendor (2015). Appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), he was also honored as Royal Designer (RDI) by Britain's Royal Society of Arts. He lives in Los Angeles. Stephen Gee is a writer and television producer based in Los Angeles. He is the author of Iconic Vision: John Parkinson, Architect of Los Angeles. Gee has worked on numerous award-winning television productions and has directed and produced live coverage of high-profile international news stories. He is Associate Director for two University of Southern California research centers. A graduate of London's City University, he began his career as a newspaper reporter in Norfolk, England. He lives in Los Angeles.
LC Classification Number
Z733.L8742S39 2016
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- o***n (772)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseQuick delivery. Nice packaging. Received this lovely postcard as described. New condition. This was Mom’s favorite wildflower. I’m to frame it and keep on my desk. Great price. Thank you. Highly recommend seller. 5*
- y***a (9823)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis excellent eBay seller promptly mailed this reproduction of a 1915 AAA Historical Map from 1915 for the "Rim Of The World" route that existed at the time. This route is up in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California (and is State Route 18 today). I read that it "is one of the most spectacular roads in Southern California, affording motorists wide views of the San Bernardino Valley, Santa Ana Canyon, and Big Bear Lake". The map was well protected in a rigid mailing envelope. ThanksMAP 101 Mile Drive Rim of World 1915 California Road Map AAA Historical Series (#394224658691)