Gothic Revival Architecture (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

Gothic Revival Architecture (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

From the Houses of Parliament to the Midland Hotel at St Pancras and Strawberry Hill House, Gothic Revival buildings are some of the most distinctive structures found in Britain. Far from just copying medieval buildings, it was a style full of color and invention, in which its exponents created a

Victorian Gothic House Styles (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

The Gothic revival began in the early years of Victoria's reign. It quickly became the dominant form of building. New and exciting, it reflected Britain's growing stature and a confidence in the country's past and her future direction. The Gothic style was striking and distinctive, with pointed

Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide (Hopkins Owen)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and

Anthony Salvin: Pioneer of Gothic Revival Architecture (Allibone Jill)(Pevná vazba)

One of the most important architects practising in Britain during the years 1820-1880, Anthony Salvin had a long and successful career as a builder of country houses and churches and as a restorer of some of the most important castles in England, including Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. In

Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847 (Brandon Raphael)(Paperback)

Medieval Architecture (Coldstream Nicola)(Paperback)

Medieval architecture comprises much more than the traditional image of Gothic cathedrals and the castles of chivalry. A great variety of buildings--synagogues, halls, and barns--testify to the diverse communities and interests in western Europe in the centuries between 1150 and 1550. This book

The Gothic: A Very Short Introduction (Groom Nick)(Paperback)

The Gothic is wildly diverse. It can refer to ecclesiastical architecture, supernatural fiction, cult horror films, and a distinctive style of rock music. It has influenced political theorists and social reformers, as well as Victorian home d�cor and contemporary fashion. This Very Short

York Notes Companions Gothic Literature (Chaplin Susan)(Paperback / softback)

Gothic Cathedral - The Architecture of the Great Church 1130-1530 (Wilson Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

This book, now available in paperback, focuses on the interaction between design and the requirements of the patrons in the construction of the medieval cathedral, following the creative processes of architects by reconstructing the problems and opportunities which faced them. The essential facts

Victorian Pumping Stations (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

Victorian pumping stations are colorful cathedrals of utility. Their imposing and striking exteriors enclose a highly decorative cast-iron frame, built to encage mighty steam engines. They are glorious buildings which display the Victorians' architectural confidence and engineering skills. More

Art and Architecture of Academic Writing (Prinz Patricia (New York City College of Technology City University of New York))(Paperback / softback)

Creedence Clearwater Revival (Creedence Clearwater Revival)(Paperback)

Catherine House (Thomas Elisabeth)(Paperback)

' A] delicious literary Gothic debut.' -THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, EDITORS' CHOICE'Moody and evocative as a fever dream, Catherine House is the sort of book that wraps itself around your brain, drawing you closer with each hypnotic step.' - THE WASHINGTON POSTA Most Anticipated Novel by

The Cotswold Cottage (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

Cotswold Cottages have a warm beauty unequaled in rural Britain. The cottages have a character that has been determined by changes in local industry and farming, as well as by the properties of the building materials used, including the hard, honey-colored, Cotswold stone. Even the details like the

Thirteenth Tale (Setterfield Diane)(Paperback / softback)

A beautiful new edition of Diane Setterfield's bestselling gothic mystery - a No.1 New York Times bestseller which has been published in 38 countries, and developed into a major BBC film starring Olivia

Tracing Lost Railways (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

A short guide to the intriguing structures and artifacts that can be found along the routes of disused railways. The drastic railway closures of the 1960s led to the slow decay and re-purposing of hundreds of miles of railway infrastructure. Though these buildings and apparatus are now ghosts of

Tudor Houses Explained (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

The Tudor period was dominated by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. The houses still standing from that time are typified by black and white timber framed buildings and rambling rows of quaint cottages around a village green. This book explains the rich range of domestic houses built during

Mexican Gothic (Moreno-Garcia Silvia)(Paperback)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 'It's Lovecraft meets the Bronts in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.'--The Guardian IN DEVELOPMENT AS A HULU ORIGINAL LIMITED SERIES PRODUCED BY KELLY RIPA AND MARK CONSUELOS - WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD - NOMINATED FOR THE

Certain Dark Things (Moreno-Garcia Silvia)(Paperback)

From Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic, comes Certain Dark Things, a pulse-pounding neo-noir that reimagines vampire lore. Welcome to Mexico City, an oasis in a sea of vampires. Domingo, a lonely garbage-collecting street kid, is just trying to survive

Revival (King Stephen)(Paperback)

How to Date Buildings: An Easy Reference Guide (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

From the black and white Tudor cottage with contorted timbers to the colorful Victorian town hall with patterned brickwork, older buildings often inspire investigation and query. Who built them and why, who lived there and what events were witnessed from their windows? Perhaps the first question,

Scottish Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion (Davison Carol Margaret)(Paperback)

Interrogates the Gothic in relation to Scotland, 'Scottishness', British Gothic, cultural and national boundaries, and issues of identity Written from various critical standpoints by internationally renowned scholars, Scottish Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion interrogates the ways in which the

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Noah Trevor)(Paperback)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man's coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed NAMED ONE OF PASTE'S BEST MEMOIRS OF THE DECADE - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY

How to Date Furniture: An Easy Reference Guide (Yorke Trevor)(Paperback)

This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art