First printing (complete number line) hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, unmarked, near-pristine condition (slight handling evident). 403 pages on public architecture. [1.5 lbs].

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Edifice Complex: How the Rich And Powerful Shape the World

Publisher

The Penguin Press

Publication Date

2005

Language

English

ISBN 10

1594200688

ISBN 13

9781594200687

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Book Type

Book

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Architecture

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Synopsis

A narrative analysis of the role played by the wealthy and powerful classes in architecture argues that architecture must be understood as an expression of power and propaganda rather than art, exploring a range of structures and large-scale building schemes commissioned by such figures as Hitler, Rockefeller, and Saddam Hussein as part of their efforts to wield control and shape national identity. 20,000 first printing.

About the Author

Deyan Sudjic has been the architecture critic of The Observer newspaper in London since 2000. After graduating with an architecture degree from the University of Edinburgh, he established Blueprint magazine, an international monthly review of architecture and design that broke new ground by covering the entire spectrum of design disciplines. He also edits the Italian magazine Domus and is the author of many previous books on architecture.

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