Architecture & Design
Bridges: The Spans of North America
Revised Edition
Hardback
Whether built of stone, brick, wood, iron, steel, or concrete, bridges have captivated our imaginations more than any other man-made structures.
Louis Sullivan: Prophet of Modern Architecture
Revised Edition
Paperback
The best introduction to the work of one of America's most famous architects.
Twentieth-Century American Architecture: The Buildings and Their Makers
Paperback
An authoritative and richly illustrated narrative history of the buildings that shaped the American century and the architects who gave them form.
The Chair: Rethinking Culture, Body, and Design
Paperback
"Engaged in fascinating and useful multidisciplinary research, Cranz is an avatar for body-friendly design. . . . Read [The Chair] and cheer."--Elizabeth Zimmer, Village Voice
Heavenly Mansions: and Other Essays on Architecture
Paperback
Brilliantly written essays on the aesthetic principles and enduring motives of architecture.