Buildings that Changed the World, Easton Press Deluxe Edition

Buildings that Changed the World by Klaus Reichold and Bernhard Graf

Easton Press Deluxe Leather Bound Edition

FINE Condition

This is a beautiful oversized leather bound edition of the critically acclaimed “Buildings that Changed the World” published by the Easton Press in conjunction with Prestel in 1999.  From the publisher, “How did the Statue of Liberty get to New York Harbor? Why was the Eiffel Tower ridiculed when it was first built? Why was the ruined Mexican city Teotihuacan considered to be the seat of the gods? Why does a street run along the top of the Great Wall of China? How did the gardens of the royal castle in Brussels take revenge on their owners? By linking the buildings to the people who erected and lived in them, and by introducing us to stories and myths connected with them, architectural history is presented to the reader as a combination of art historical information with delightful anecdotes.”

The following are the glowing reviews:

"A richly illustrated journey through the world and 4,000 years of architectural history." -- Star Tribune, December 2005

"A satisfying blend of striking photos and technical detail… the real surprise lies in a lively writing style." -- Midwest Book Review, December 2005

"The authors display history, art and architectural magic – perfect for any armchair traveler… Packed with gorgeous photography and illustrations." -- Reader's Digest, January 2005

"This book offers an unconventional and magnificent journey that spans the globe. An easy and approachable style..." -- Times-Picayune, January 2005

Measuring 15" x 10", the book is bound in full leather boards with a tipped in photograph of the Eifel Tower and features silk moiré endpapers, gold gilded covers, gold gilting on the page ends, and a built in silk bookmark.

The book is FINE Condition.