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The Bento Bestiary
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In the eighteenth century, Japanese artist Toriyama Sekien depicted each spirit of the Yokai tradition, an ancient race of demons whose descendants, Godzilla and Mothra, would later terrorize the earth. Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson rediscover the near-forgotten Yokai and return these ancient beasts to their former glory in The Bento Bestiary.
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In the eighteenth century, Japanese artist Toriyama Sekien depicted each spirit of the Yokai tradition, an ancient race of demons whose descendants, Godzilla and Mothra, would later terrorize the earth. Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson rediscover the near-forgotten Yokai and return these ancient beasts to their former glory in The Bento Bestiary.
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The Bento Bestiary
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In the eighteenth century, Japanese artist Toriyama Sekien depicted each spirit of the Yokai tradition, an ancient race of demons whose descendants, Godzilla and Mothra, would later terrorize the earth. Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson rediscover the near-forgotten Yokai and return these ancient beasts to their former glory in The Bento Bestiary.
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In the eighteenth century, Japanese artist Toriyama Sekien depicted each spirit of the Yokai tradition, an ancient race of demons whose descendants, Godzilla and Mothra, would later terrorize the earth. Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson rediscover the near-forgotten Yokai and return these ancient beasts to their former glory in The Bento Bestiary.
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July 2012
July 2012
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A unique book of poetry by Gertrude Stein, illustrated by award winning Berlin artist Atak.
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A unique book of poetry by Gertrude Stein, illustrated by award winning Berlin artist Atak.
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Gertrude Stein : Ada (illustrated by Atak)
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A unique book of poetry by Gertrude Stein, illustrated by award winning Berlin artist Atak.
Gertrude Stein : Ada (illustrated by Atak)
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A unique book of poetry by Gertrude Stein, illustrated by award winning Berlin artist Atak.
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April 2012
April 2012
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Illustration
Illustration
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De architecti scientia : idée de nature et théorie de l'art dans le De architectura de Vitruve
De architecti scientia : idée de nature et théorie de l'art dans le De architectura de Vitruve
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Vitruve, ingénieur et mécanicien, a pensé le De architectura non comme un manuel technique destiné à des professionnels, mais comme une invitation à la réflexion pour un public de Romains cultivés chargés de superviser des travaux d'architecture, publique ou privée. Imprégné des idées hellénistiques en vogue à Rome à la fin de la République et se fondant sur la culture(...)
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Vitruve, ingénieur et mécanicien, a pensé le De architectura non comme un manuel technique destiné à des professionnels, mais comme une invitation à la réflexion pour un public de Romains cultivés chargés de superviser des travaux d'architecture, publique ou privée. Imprégné des idées hellénistiques en vogue à Rome à la fin de la République et se fondant sur la culture(...)
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De architecti scientia : idée de nature et théorie de l'art dans le De architectura de Vitruve
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Vitruve, ingénieur et mécanicien, a pensé le De architectura non comme un manuel technique destiné à des professionnels, mais comme une invitation à la réflexion pour un public de Romains cultivés chargés de superviser des travaux d'architecture, publique ou privée. Imprégné des idées hellénistiques en vogue à Rome à la fin de la République et se fondant sur la culture philosophique et scientifique de ses lecteurs, il expose une théorie de son art qui repose sur une analyse, par les lois de la mécanique, des phénomènes naturels en jeu dans la pratique de l'architecte.
De architecti scientia : idée de nature et théorie de l'art dans le De architectura de Vitruve
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Vitruve, ingénieur et mécanicien, a pensé le De architectura non comme un manuel technique destiné à des professionnels, mais comme une invitation à la réflexion pour un public de Romains cultivés chargés de superviser des travaux d'architecture, publique ou privée. Imprégné des idées hellénistiques en vogue à Rome à la fin de la République et se fondant sur la culture philosophique et scientifique de ses lecteurs, il expose une théorie de son art qui repose sur une analyse, par les lois de la mécanique, des phénomènes naturels en jeu dans la pratique de l'architecte.
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February 2012
February 2012
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Architectural Theory
Architectural Theory
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Concrete has been used in arches, vaults, and domes dating as far back as the Roman Empire. Today, it is everywhere—in our roads, bridges, sidewalks, walls, and architecture. For each person on the planet, nearly three tons of concrete are produced every year. Used almost universally in modern construction, concrete has become a polarizing material that provokes intense(...)
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Concrete has been used in arches, vaults, and domes dating as far back as the Roman Empire. Today, it is everywhere—in our roads, bridges, sidewalks, walls, and architecture. For each person on the planet, nearly three tons of concrete are produced every year. Used almost universally in modern construction, concrete has become a polarizing material that provokes intense(...)
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Concrete and culture : a material history
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Concrete has been used in arches, vaults, and domes dating as far back as the Roman Empire. Today, it is everywhere—in our roads, bridges, sidewalks, walls, and architecture. For each person on the planet, nearly three tons of concrete are produced every year. Used almost universally in modern construction, concrete has become a polarizing material that provokes intense loathing in some and fervent passion in others.
Concrete and culture : a material history
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Concrete has been used in arches, vaults, and domes dating as far back as the Roman Empire. Today, it is everywhere—in our roads, bridges, sidewalks, walls, and architecture. For each person on the planet, nearly three tons of concrete are produced every year. Used almost universally in modern construction, concrete has become a polarizing material that provokes intense loathing in some and fervent passion in others.
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May 2012
May 2012
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Materials and Lighting
Materials and Lighting
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The fashion system
The fashion system
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In his consideration of the language of the fashion magazine—the structural analysis of descriptions of women's clothing by writers about fashion—Barthes gives us a brief history of semiology. At the same time, he identifies economics as the underlying reason for the luxuriant prose of the fashion magazine: "Calculating, industrial society is obliged to form consumers who(...)
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In his consideration of the language of the fashion magazine—the structural analysis of descriptions of women's clothing by writers about fashion—Barthes gives us a brief history of semiology. At the same time, he identifies economics as the underlying reason for the luxuriant prose of the fashion magazine: "Calculating, industrial society is obliged to form consumers who(...)
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The fashion system
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In his consideration of the language of the fashion magazine—the structural analysis of descriptions of women's clothing by writers about fashion—Barthes gives us a brief history of semiology. At the same time, he identifies economics as the underlying reason for the luxuriant prose of the fashion magazine: "Calculating, industrial society is obliged to form consumers who don't calculate; if clothing's producers and consumers had the same consciousness, clothing would be bought (and produced) only at the very slow rate of its dilapidation."
The fashion system
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In his consideration of the language of the fashion magazine—the structural analysis of descriptions of women's clothing by writers about fashion—Barthes gives us a brief history of semiology. At the same time, he identifies economics as the underlying reason for the luxuriant prose of the fashion magazine: "Calculating, industrial society is obliged to form consumers who don't calculate; if clothing's producers and consumers had the same consciousness, clothing would be bought (and produced) only at the very slow rate of its dilapidation."
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January 1990
January 1990
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Critical Theory
Critical Theory
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Invaluable guide to transforming the way we think about designing sustainable, transit-orientated cities.
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Invaluable guide to transforming the way we think about designing sustainable, transit-orientated cities.
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Urban transformation : transit oriented development and the sustainable city
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Invaluable guide to transforming the way we think about designing sustainable, transit-orientated cities.
Urban transformation : transit oriented development and the sustainable city
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Invaluable guide to transforming the way we think about designing sustainable, transit-orientated cities.
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January 2012
January 2012
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Urban Theory
Urban Theory
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In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials, using the traditions of both Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and 26 full pages of measured drawings of interior and exterior doorways, paneling, balconies, wrought-iron, and mantels most from houses(...)
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In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials, using the traditions of both Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and 26 full pages of measured drawings of interior and exterior doorways, paneling, balconies, wrought-iron, and mantels most from houses(...)
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Spanish colonial or adobe architecture of California 1800-1850
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In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials, using the traditions of both Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and 26 full pages of measured drawings of interior and exterior doorways, paneling, balconies, wrought-iron, and mantels most from houses that are no longer standing.
Spanish colonial or adobe architecture of California 1800-1850
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In California, authentic Spanish colonial houses were built with local materials, using the traditions of both Spanish and New England settlers. This book gives architects, home builders and historians a chance to view photos, sketches, and 26 full pages of measured drawings of interior and exterior doorways, paneling, balconies, wrought-iron, and mantels most from houses that are no longer standing.
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February 2012
February 2012
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History until 1900
History until 1900
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Tiny homes: simple shelter
Tiny homes: simple shelter
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In this book are some 150 builders who have taken things into their own hands, creating tiny homes (under 500 sq. ft.). Homes on land, homes on wheels, homes on the road, homes on water, even homes in the trees. There are also studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses. There are 1,300 photos showing a wide variety of small homemade shelters, and there are stories(...)
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In this book are some 150 builders who have taken things into their own hands, creating tiny homes (under 500 sq. ft.). Homes on land, homes on wheels, homes on the road, homes on water, even homes in the trees. There are also studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses. There are 1,300 photos showing a wide variety of small homemade shelters, and there are stories(...)
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Tiny homes: simple shelter
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In this book are some 150 builders who have taken things into their own hands, creating tiny homes (under 500 sq. ft.). Homes on land, homes on wheels, homes on the road, homes on water, even homes in the trees. There are also studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses. There are 1,300 photos showing a wide variety of small homemade shelters, and there are stories (and thoughts and inspirations) of the owner-builders who are on the forefront of this new trend in downsizing and self-sufficiency.
Tiny homes: simple shelter
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In this book are some 150 builders who have taken things into their own hands, creating tiny homes (under 500 sq. ft.). Homes on land, homes on wheels, homes on the road, homes on water, even homes in the trees. There are also studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses. There are 1,300 photos showing a wide variety of small homemade shelters, and there are stories (and thoughts and inspirations) of the owner-builders who are on the forefront of this new trend in downsizing and self-sufficiency.
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February 2012
February 2012
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Miniature Architecture
Miniature Architecture
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Carscadden Thrift is structured in the spirit of the translation from drawing (speculation) to material (actual). Photographs document the messy realities of construction and are referenced to select drawings. The analogy to a set of contract documents is obvious but not superficial. It requires readers to examine both in order to understand the nature of a project --(...)
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Carscadden Thrift is structured in the spirit of the translation from drawing (speculation) to material (actual). Photographs document the messy realities of construction and are referenced to select drawings. The analogy to a set of contract documents is obvious but not superficial. It requires readers to examine both in order to understand the nature of a project --(...)
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January 2012
January 2012
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Carscadden Thrift: selected works
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Carscadden Thrift is structured in the spirit of the translation from drawing (speculation) to material (actual). Photographs document the messy realities of construction and are referenced to select drawings. The analogy to a set of contract documents is obvious but not superficial. It requires readers to examine both in order to understand the nature of a project -- projects that taken collectively describe the culture of the studio and the firm's attempts to understand questions posited by the constraints of scale, site and schedule.
Carscadden Thrift: selected works
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Carscadden Thrift is structured in the spirit of the translation from drawing (speculation) to material (actual). Photographs document the messy realities of construction and are referenced to select drawings. The analogy to a set of contract documents is obvious but not superficial. It requires readers to examine both in order to understand the nature of a project -- projects that taken collectively describe the culture of the studio and the firm's attempts to understand questions posited by the constraints of scale, site and schedule.
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January 2012
January 2012
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This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughout the book what is inexpensive and sustainable. Included are sections discussing urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and(...)
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This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughout the book what is inexpensive and sustainable. Included are sections discussing urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and(...)
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The barefoot architect: a handbook for green building
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This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughout the book what is inexpensive and sustainable. Included are sections discussing urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, and dealing with septic waste, and all information is applied to three distinct tropical regions: humid areas, temporate areas, and desert climates. Hundreds of explanatory drawings by van Lengen allow even novice builders to get started.
The barefoot architect: a handbook for green building
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This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughout the book what is inexpensive and sustainable. Included are sections discussing urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, and dealing with septic waste, and all information is applied to three distinct tropical regions: humid areas, temporate areas, and desert climates. Hundreds of explanatory drawings by van Lengen allow even novice builders to get started.
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January 2012
January 2012
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Green Architecture
Green Architecture
