Editorial Review

After September 11th, 2001, the Ground Zero site in New York City was classified as a crime scene and only those directly involved in the recovery efforts were allowed inside. The press was also prohibited from the site, but with the help of the Museum of the City of New York and sympathetic city officials, award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz managed to obtain unlimited access. By ingenuity and sheer determination, he was the only photographer granted unimpeded right of entry into Ground Zero. Read more

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Shocking with a presentation that brings a fresh unseen angle
The images of September 11th are ones that are familiar to anybody in the western world and beyond. The death tolls as well as the political and sociological ramifications of these events on the following years and years to come have also been the subject of much discussion. However the glory of Joel Meyerowitz's photographic collection is that it ignores all the larger political manoeuvering and focuses on the minutia.
A Fitting Memorial on the Fifth Anniversary of September 11:
We still struggle with knowing how to think about the events of 9/11/2001 - and with how to depict them in the popular media. The reactions to the films "World Trade Center" and "Flight 93" have been all over the map. For some, it seems too soon to reopen the raw wounds that the tragedies of that day inflicted on our national psyche. For others, remembering the events and trying to make sense of them is part of the healing from those wounds.
Astonishing
I recently purchased this book from Amazon.It was worth the $$$ to add this book to my 9/11 book collection.The photos are stunning.Joel did an excellent job with his project.This book is a must-have book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. History    3. Individual Photographer    4. Photo Techniques    5. Photoessays & Documentaries    6. Photography    7. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./Mid-Atlantic    8. 21st century    9. American history: postwar, from c 1945 -    10. Local history    11. New York    12. Photographic reportage    13. Photography / History   

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. City planning    4. History - General    5. New York    6. New York (State)    7. Planning    8. Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings    9. U.S. Architecture - General    10. Urban renewal    11. Architecture / Planning   

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. Architecture Of Specific Structures    4. Equestrian    5. Equestrian Sports    6. General    7. History - Specific Styles    8. Horses - General    9. Architecture / General    10. Equestrian & animal sports   

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. Photography    4. Religious Buildings    5. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./General    6. USA   

Editorial Review

Our contact with great architecture tends to be indirect, through representations. Few of us have seen the Taj Mahal, yet we all know exactly what it looks like. The useful act of photographing buildings can be an art, particularly when the photographer's presence seems to recede, and a great architectural shot suggests that you're seeing things as they are rather than through someone else's prism.Read more

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Brillant Book
This book has been my bible. From the pure joy of looking at the visuals to the wealth of knowledge perched on it pages. For anyone interested in architecture and photography this is a must read.

Buy this book
If one is ever to purchase a book concerning mid-century modernism, purchase this book. The photography is amazing, and inspiring. The text is informative without being verbose. This is definitely one of the top ten favourites in my collection. Shulman - A great Photographer of Architecture
A terrific insight into the professional career of Julius Shulman. His work, his thoughts on Architects and their work and a cross section of some of the most beautifully crafted Photographs of Architecture from his files. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Architectural & Industrial    3. Architectural photography    4. Architecture    5. Architecture, Modern    6. History - General    7. Individual Architect    8. Individual Photographer    9. Individual Photographers And Their Work    10. Photo Essays    11. Photography    12. Photography of art    13. Pictorial works    14. Shulman, Julius   

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Miami Then and Now
Having grown up in Miami, I found the book particularly interesting. The pictures were excellent. I thought the captions could have been a bit more informative.

Miami preconstruction boom and Investment
Execellent book - highly recommended, but get down here and see for yourself - what's happening to the Miami is magical and really a golden opportunity for all. Over the next few years Miami's Skyline will be transformed as builders and investors seek billions in pre-construction investments to turn the city into a the epicenter of the region.
Captiving Photo Book
If you have lived in Miami or have an affinity toward Miami, this is a must-have book.Few people in Miami like Arva Moore Parks have taken the time to document the City's rich history as the fastest-growing metropolis in the United States over the last 100 years.The "then and now" photos offer splendid matches, with interesting and informative historical notes in the caption.Great coffee-table book too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. History    3. History - U.S.    4. Landscape    5. Miami (Fla.)    6. Photo Essays    7. Photoessays & Documentaries    8. Photography    9. Pictorial works    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S/South    11. United States - State & Local - General    12. Sale Books   

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don'twaste your money!!
While I very much enjoyed Miss Wearstler's first book, I found Domicilium Decoratus to be borderline obnoxious. Rather than show great decorating, the book focused mainly on close up shots of objects in her house that took up the whole page.In addition, I feel that as the viewer of the book I do not need to see fifteen entirepages of Miss Wearstler dressed in ball gowns pretending to be domestic.

delicious eye candy
I loved modern glamour.
amazing design sensibility
This signed limited edition in a specially bound case is superbly done.Ms. Wearstler has the uncanny and clearly innate ability to take any object you give her and make it look absolutely fabulous.When I saw her son's carrera marble bathtub, my first thought was, "how do I get her to adopt me?" ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Art    3. Decorating - General    4. Design - Decorative    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. Interior Design    7. Interior Design - General    8. Interior Design - Style Books    9. Art / Design / Decorative   

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Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom-by Stephen Wilkes
THIS IS THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK I HAVE EVER SEEN. THE PHOTOS AND THE COLORS ARE SO EXTRAORDINARY. THIS BOOK WILL BE MY HOLIDAY GIFT I SEND OUT FOR 2006.

Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom
Stephen Wilkes is a wonderful photographer and he makes the gritty details of a run down part of Ellis Island into a moving, dramatic and beautiful experience.It is powerful and also haunting and compelling you to walk in his foot steps. The images are technically exquisite.It is an inspiration to see the routes of our ancestors.
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Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.)    3. History    4. Photo Techniques    5. Photoessays & Documentaries    6. Photography    7. Pictorial works    8. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    9. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./Mid-Atlantic    10. Immigration & emigration    11. New York    12. Photography / Architectural & Industrial    13. Social history   

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Inside Edward Gorey's house...
If you are an Ogdred Weary fan...this is a truly wonderful book.Photographs of the exterior (peeling paint and kind of saggy porch) and the interior rooms of the house on Cape Cod in Gorey lived and worked, along with his cats and figbashes, piles of thousands of books, assorted rocks and oddish things, and the expected miriad of curiosities.Alas, or delightfully...just the environment one would expect of the eccentric Edward.A cabinet of curiosities...a delight!

Not MUST HAVE, but definitely NICE to have
This book wouldn't mean much to anyone who isn't already a Gorey fan. I own (and love) the compilations 'Amphigorey', 'Amphigorey Too' & 'Amphogorey Also', so have a head start. I also have the auto(?) biography 'Ascending Peculiarity', which is almost a necessary co-requisite to this book - it helps explain the cats, and many other Gorey details. Now that the individual books are available again, I'm tempted to get them too, because they are such nice objects - but only if the kids promise to share with me!

A specialty item for the true Gorey collector
Even dedicated fans of Edward Gorey will probably know very little about his personal life: he was an enigmatic recluse and few were permitted past his front door. Photographer Kevin McDermott's Elephant House will delight students of architecture and photography, providing rich duotone works of Gorey's intriguing home and its contents. A specialty item for the true Gorey collector, Elephant House is an impressive photographic showcase and a welcome addition to both architectural studies and photographic studies reference collections. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1925-    2. Architectural & Industrial    3. Art    4. Artists, Architects, Photographers    5. Authors, American    6. Biography / Autobiography    7. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    8. Elephants in art    9. Gorey, Edward,    10. Homes and haunts    11. Intellectual life    12. Massachusetts    13. Techniques - Drawing    14. Yarmouth Port    15. Yarmouth Port (Mass.)    16. American English    17. Architecture    18. Biography: general    19. History Of Art / Art & Design Styles    20. Novels, other prose & writers: from c 1900 -    21. Photoessays & Documentaries   

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Interesting Decorating Style,A Bit TooMuch Going On
Kelly Wearstler is one of these trendy designers whose appeal I don't completely understand. I really do like the 'Hollywood Regency' style she has had a hand in reviving, but I can't help but feel most everything she does is too busy & over-decorated with a vague 1970s aesthetic, & her rooms tend to appear staged, a bit static & decidedly unwelcoming. However, I do enjoy looking at this book because the photos are excellent & there is just SO much to look at. The house featured in this book is beautifully designed proportion-wise but as with most of Wearstler's work, there is too much going on with the decor in every room-too much contrast, way too many gaudy accessories & tabletop bric-a-brac, too much orange & more than enough Asian statues packed into one house that I would imagine it's not very comfortable to live in.
Kelly Wearstler's Domicilium Decoratus
I really enjoyed Kelly Wearstler's Modern Glamour, but found this book to be disappointing.There's no text, only seemingly self-serving photographs of her and her gowns in her over-designed house.The only thought I had while flipping through the pages was how difficult it must be to keep it dusted!I would have been much more satisfied were there some explanations as to how she might have come to some of her design conclusions, because to me it all seems cluttered and complicated, and somewhat random.I guess that's part of the appeal, but I expected more text and fewer images of the woman herself.One quick flip through this one is enough - borrow it from the library.

I am not so sure
I like to appreciate one's art and give everyone the benefit of the doubt.Although Wearstler has the creative team to package her, her talent leaves me feeling short changed.
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Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. Art    4. Design - Decorative    5. Interior Design    6. Interior Design - General    7. Interior Design - Professional Reference    8. Art / Design / Decorative   

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The snapshot images speak for themselves in this captivating compilation
137 color plates distinguish Candida Hofer Libraries, beautifully capturing seats of knowledge around the world from the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York to the Bibliotheque nationale de France in Paris, the Villa Medici in Rome and others. Aside from a brief introduction, no essays intersperse the eye-catching plates, each of which takes up a whole page with a blank page opposite in a two-page spread. The snapshot images speak for themselves in this captivating compilation highly recommended for bibliophile's coffee tables and photography shelves.
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Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. General    4. Individual Photographer    5. Individual Photographers And Their Work    6. Photo Techniques    7. Photography    8. Photography Of Specific Subjects   

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Gret serice
Book camme immediately - and was brand new, and in beautiful condition.Thank you so much

The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World
What a wonderful book. It is a feast for the eyes and very informative too. It covers many of the major libraries of the world both public and private with an emphasis on the decorative splendour as well as great information concerning the holdings of such libraries and architectual detail. Definately one for the coffee table and to impress your friends!

Preservation of libraries
"The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World"
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Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. General    4. History - Specific Styles    5. Libraries    6. Library architecture    7. Library buildings    8. Photo Techniques    9. Photography    10. Pictorial works    11. Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings    12. Architecture / Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings   

Editorial Review

Tuscany's hill towns and countryside have enthralled inhabitants and visitors for centuries--the golden light in the afternoons, the grape arbors, and the rolling hillsides dotted with rustic farmhouses and villas.

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Gorgeous book!
This book is so enjoyable!The pictures are beautiful...just looking through it takes me back to my favorite place in the world!
Beautiful, inspiring,full of memories of Italy
This book was so lovely. It contains exquisitephotos and many, many ideas applicable for my own home. Great decorating ideas. I've shared this book with other people who have been equally inspired by the warm,gracious, elegant living portrayed throughout. Highly recommend this bookfor yourself or gift. A lovelyway to remember past visits to Italy orinspire apersonal visit in the not too distant future.

A visual feast!
A beautiful book -- I enjoyed it much more than Tuscany Interiors which I also own.The houses range from simple to elaborate and -- of course! -- the landscapes and gardens are gorgeous. This is a great book from which to"lift" Italian decorating ideas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. Architecture, Domestic    4. Celebrities    5. Domestic    6. Dwellings    7. Interior Design - General    8. Interior decoration    9. Italy    10. Landscape    11. Landscape Architecture And Design    12. Photography    13. Residential Interior Design    14. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Europe    15. Tuscany    16. Architecture / Interior Design   

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photoessays & Documentaries    5. Photography    6. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./West    7. Individual photographers    8. Photographs: collections   

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. Architecture, Domestic    4. General    5. Interior Design    6. Interior Design - General    7. Interior Design - Style Books    8. Interior decoration    9. Mexico    10. Architecture / Interior Design    11. Home furnishing & decoration    12. Interior Design; architecture   

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Fascinating picto-history timeline perspective of Cleveland!
I've been in Cleveland now for about 10 years, having moved here permanently to be with my wife.I'm always learning new things about this interesting and often vexing area.Even though I don't especially like living in the Cleveland/NE Ohio area today (this area has been hit hard economically, and it shows), this book has enabled me to learn much more about the glory, grit, and history of this interesting American city, in words and pictures.Cleveland proper was once the 5th largest American city, and the grandiosity and urban landscape and feel has been captured perfectly with the many turn of the century black & white classic photos of the downtown area, or 'Millionaires Row', just to name 2 geographical areas cited in this book!The 'side by side' juxtaposition of many of the classic 'then' pictures to the 'now' pictures, with many structures and/or buildings still standing, is eerily fascinating to say the least.If you live in NE Ohio, or go there often, this book is a MUST.You won't be able to put it down, and you will be mesmerized by Cleveland's humble industrial beginnings that helped mold NE Ohio into what it has become today!Also, looking at all the photos of people that existed 100 years ago makes you feel your own mortality as well.What is considered 'modern' today will be 'classic' or 'retro' tomorrow!

Really opened my eyes!
After seeing this book sitting on a coffee table at the local Crate&Barrel in Cleveland, I was absolutely drawn into the pictures of what Cleveland, my hometown, used to look like. I never realized the transformation the "Comeback City" had made over the years. Seeing the early construction of Terminal Tower and pictures including Millionaire's Row, Public Square, The Gateway, The Mall and the Lakefront changed my opinion of what our downtown actually contains. Seeing the age of what some remaining buildings in downtown showed how historic Cleveland is, and made me want to go downtown and explore. After doing that, I saw so many new things that I never knew were in Cleveland. I strongly suggest this book to anyone who loves Cleveland or would like to find out more about the history of the "Comeback City." One of the best coffee table books you will ever find! The other six books in the series (New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, St. Louis and Los Angeles) are just as amazing and I strongly encourage everyone to read them all!

My How Things Change........
I have been a Cleveland history buff for years and have taken plenty of "Then and Now" pictures on my own. I have been waiting for a book like this to come out for a long time. I have other then-and-now books for other cities and I'm glad one had finally come out for cleveland.Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Cleveland (Ohio)    3. History    4. History - U.S.    5. Landscape    6. Photo Essays    7. Photoessays & Documentaries    8. Photography    9. Pictorial works    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./Midwest    11. United States - State & Local - General    12. Sale Books   

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Hollywood Then and Now
I had been so impressed with the quality and accuracy of Rosemary Lord's book LOS ANGELES THEN AND NOW that I was delighted to find this new book HOLLYWOOD THEN AND NOW. It is brilliant and fascinating. This is an impressive, informative history of Hollywood. I worked in the Hollywood Motion Picture Industry during much of this time and Lord has captured the world I remember so well. I was pleased to see this book on the L.A. Times Bestseller List in January when it first came out and have bought several copies as they make great gifts. I look forward to her next book.

Hollywood Then and Now
I had been so impressed with the quality and accuracy of Rosemary Lord's book LOS ANGELES THEN AND NOW that I was delighted to find her new book HOLLYWOOD THEN AND NOW. It is brilliant and fascinating. This is an impressive, informative history of Hollywood. I worked in the Hollywood Motion Picture Industry during much of this time and Lord has captured the world I remember so well. I was pleased to see this book on the L.A. Times Bestseller List in January when it first came out and have bought several copies as they make wonderful classy gifts. I look forward to her next book.

Extremely Disappointed
I was given this book by a friend because he knows I was raised in Hollywood and love the history of the area. The archival photographs are quite nicely reproduced, however, the current photographs are very poor. I enjoy digital photography and was in Hollywood a few weeks ago and visited the same historic scenes from this book. I quite easily found the angle of the original shots found in this book.. why this book showed those same shots but taken from different angles than the original photos is beyond me. The modern photos in this book are also very unflattering, out of focus and even amateur in appearance... not much more than snapshots.Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Architectural & Industrial    3. Buildings, structures, etc    4. Buildings, structures, etc.    5. California    6. Historic sites    7. History    8. Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif    9. Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)    10. Los Angeles    11. Photo Essays    12. Photography    13. Pictorial works    14. Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings    15. Travel - United States    16. United States - Pacific - Los Angeles    17. United States - State & Local - General    18. Sale Books   

Subjects:  1. Anthropology - Cultural    2. Architectural & Industrial    3. Cultural And Social Anthropology    4. Individual Photographer    5. Photo Techniques    6. Photoessays & Documentaries    7. Photography    8. Photography Of Specific Subjects    9. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Asia    10. China    11. Individual photographers    12. Photographs: collections   

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    3. Individual Photographer    4. Kentucky    5. Photo Techniques    6. Photography    7. Photography, Artistic    8. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    9. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S/South    10. United States - State & Local - South    11. Photographs: collections    12. Places & peoples: general interest   

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thorough, thoughtful
Type Rules! - geared specifically for teaching at the college level - is one of the best basic typography books I've seen. Ilene Strizver has done a terrific job of breaking down the components of typography into digestable chapters, each complemented by clear, intelligent exercises. The book is replete with illustrations that serve as solid examples of each concept she articulates; and includes guidance for utilizing current design software. I'd recommend this book hands down to any teacher or student of design - as well as to any practicing typographer seeking to hone their skills.

An excellent resource
The first edition was an incredibly valuable resource, and I referred to it often in my work. I could easily find answers to all kinds questions about type and design. This new edition is even better. It's still as thoughtfully and clearly written as the first edition, and is still filled with great designs to illustrate a point. But it's been completely updated so it's current with the latest versions of software. And it has some new features like "Type Tips," which I'm finding especially enlightening, and exercises at the end of each chapter, which must make this an excellent text for teachers. This is a "must-have" for graphic designers.

Rules on all levels!!!!!
This thoughtfully designed and written book works (rules!) on all levels. For someone entirely new to typography the book is approachable while providing a considerable education. For industry professionals who "know everything there is to know" about typography, the book is an excellent creative reference to remind one of a rule or technique long-forgotten or to alarm one with the realization they do not know everything about typography. The visual examples utilized in the book were well-considered and drive home the messages. The Quark tips alone make this book worth purchasing. As a companion to any library of typography or design books, Type Rules! is the designer's "Elements of Style" -- a reference book no one can afford to be without and one that never goes out of style. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Commercial - Illustration    4. Design - General    5. Graphic design (Typography)    6. Photo Techniques    7. Photography    8. Type and type-founding    9. Typography    10. Art / Typography    11. Industrial / Commercial Art & Design