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Document Type: | Book |
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All Authors / Contributors: |
Gavin Stamp |
ISBN: | 1781311234 9781781311233 |
OCLC Number: | 954463131 |
Description: | xi, 272 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
Responsibility: | by Gavin Stamp. |
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'The endearing introspection contained within Stamp's personal reflections only reinforces the belief that there are few morew honest, incorruptible architectural writers at work today.' Burlington Magazine An engaging account of hte changing trends in the aesthetics of Britain's buildings House & Garden 'Acute, erudite, elegant and amusing essays.' The Times 'Constellated with deft apercus.' Country Life 'Informative and engaging about all kinds of English things, from royal tombs to London buses. Essays aren't a popular form - the word suggests dull and dutiful study - but Stamp's always tell you something new, which is a wonderful thing in any piece of writing. And unlike books, they never go on too long.' -- Ian Jack Guardian 'A wonderful celebration of the best in English design, and a stylish invective against the worst. A great Christmas gift.' -- Mary Beard Observer 'It is a puzzle to me that Stamp is not better known. He is eloquent, funny and eccentric. He is as familiar with the streets of our cities as a taxi driver with The Knowledge, and brilliant at connecting sublime ideas with the ordinary aspects of our daily lives.' -- Charles Moore The Sunday Telegraph 'A reminder, if one were needed, of Stamp's fine and eclectic critical wit.' Apollo 'I very much recommend the book to anyone interested in architectural ideas.' Building Design Read more...

