Ephemeral City: Cite Looks at Houston by Barrie Scardino (Editor), William F. Stern (Editor), Bruce C. Webb (Editor), Peter G. Rowe (Foreword) - 2003-12-01

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Austin: U.T. Press, 2003. 1st ed. [Stated].. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 316 pages. Contains twenty-five articles from Cite magazine, along with 224 b/w photos, maps , and plans. Fine/Fine. Tight, no wear, no marks. Dj in protective mylar sleeve. Item #: E3786. ** SAVE MORE ** Additional books in the same order ship for FREE via Standand Shipping.

Austin Texas: University of Texas Press, 2003 Hardcover, 4to. 315pp. Tight. No names or other markings. Fully illustrated throughout. Fine in FineD/j.

University of Texas Press, Austin TX, 2003. Book. Fine Condition. Cloth. Signed by the Authors. 315 pages. Hardcover. Texts in English. [SIGNED] Inscribed by all three authors to the previous owners on the title page. There are no other internal markings, the binding is tight, the edges and corners on the boards are sharp, and dustjacket bright and unblemished. Bound in dark cloth covered boards and wrapped in an illustrated paper dustjacket. Foreword by Peter G. Rowe. Well illustrated..

Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. [xiii] 316 pages. Index. Foreword by Peter G. Rowe (Dean, Faculty of Design, Harvard University). From the publisher: "Built around characteristic features of modern life such as rapid change, built-in obsolescence, indeterminacy, media orientation, a culture of style, and instant gratification, Houston is an ephemeral city, hard to pin down and understand. This title explores the developmental history and architecture of this flat, sprawling, free-spirited city." Cite, the Architecture and Design Review of Houston has published on this topic since 1982. Twenty-five articles have been selected by the editors from the publication's first twenty years for this book. The ample text is beautifully illustrated with 224 black and white photographs, maps, and plans. The contents are organized into three parts. PART I: IDEA OF THE CITY (Introduction by Bruce C. Webb). PART II: PLACES OF THE… Read More