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Campbell, Louise., Glendinning, Miles., Thomas, Jane., (Editors)
Basil Spence.
Publisher: RIBA, London;
Date of Publication: 2012
Stock Code: 14152
First edition, square quarto, pp., 372. Illustrated throughout with drawings, plans, diagrams and photographs. In publisher’s matt laminate covered boards with monochrome graphic design and contrasting titles to spine and upper board. Silver endpapers. A touch of rubbing to boards and some bruises to edges, otherwise near fine. Basil Spence (1907-1976) was a Scottish Architect most recognisable for iconic projects such as Coventry’s rebuilt cathedral and “The Beehive” government building in Wellington New Zealand. This career spanning review charts the rise and fall of modernism, examines buildings and building types, and contextualises the criticism regularly levelled at mid-twentieth century British architecture. Heavyweight, so an additional postage contribution may be requested for shipping to overseas addresses. £60.00