Amsterdam Canal Houses: vier eeuwen Amsterdamse grachtenhuizen en hun bewoners/four centuries of Amsterdam canal houses and their residents - Hardcover

Ed., Arjan Bronkhorst

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 908213540X ISBN 13: 9789082135404

Publisher: Lectura Cultura B.V., 2018

Synopsis

A unique view into the wealth of the Amsterdam palazzi and their residents! The epic book of Dutch photographer Arjan Bronkhorst that became a bestseller in it's first month. The book has been printed in a fourth edition. 

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About the Author

Arjan Bronkhorst (1972) is a Dutch photographer of architecture and interiors, ranging from 17th Century to modern architecture. His work has been published in books, magazines and newspapers. Key element in his work are the characteristic portraits of residents.

Arjan Bronkhorst is the photographer and publisher of the 500+ page book Wealth of Sobriety, about 20 houses by world known architect Gerrit Rietveld. The book became an important document on Rietvelds designs and was reprinted within 6 months. The photos were displayed by the Centraal Museum at Utrecht.

Arjan Bronkhorst published the celebrated book Amsterdam Canal Houses (Grachtenhuizen), the first print run of which sold out within a month. The photos in this book show the stunning interiors of Amsterdam's city palaces, built in the 17th century, Holland's Golden Age. The book received rave reviews, with the Volkskrant newspaper selecting it as one of the best photography books of the year. The photos were displayed by the Amsterdam Museum. The book has already been reprinted four times.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lectura Cultura B.V.
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 908213540X
• ISBN 13: 9789082135404
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 416