Architecture is conventionally seen as being synonymous with building. In contrast; this book introduces and defines a new category - the unbuildable. The unbuildable involves projects that are not just unbuilt; but cannot be built. This distinct form of architectural project has an important and often surprising role in architectural discourse; working not in opposition to the buildable; but frequently complementing it. Using well-known examples of early Soviet architecture – Tatlin’s Tower in particular – Nerma Cridge demonstrates the relevance of the unbuildable; how it relates to current notions of seriality; copying and reproduction; and its implications for contemporary practice and discourse in the computational age. At the same time it offers a fresh view of our preconceptions and expectations of early Soviet architecture and the Constructivist Movement.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The Enduring Spirit of Che.By Melanie NaylorThis superbly executed book examines Che Guevara as global brand; repository for ideals; and deals with the many conflicting accounts of the history of Guevara and the Cuban Revolution. It interweaves the stories of the revolutionary; the powerful Korda image; with well constructed consideration of the political; economic; historical and social factors which have made Che such an enduring icon.A thoroughly entertaining book; which balances analysis with storytelling.Beautifully presented; and written with style and humour.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Fun in the afterlifeBy M. RyanAs someone who battles with an often-flighty attention span; Ches Afterlife came as a welcome non-fiction read; being both satisfyingly detailed and highly entertaining. Throughout; it balances assuredly on that tricky line between readability and intelligent analysis - in this case; of the global phenomenon that is Kordas ubiquitous photo of Che. Michael Casey also manages to insert a remarkable sense of fun and humour into his well-crafted novel; revelling in the almost unbelievable evolution of the original image into an all conquering global brand. The meticulously researched book pulses with an energy too; drawing richly from the various locations it wanders through. Here the historical background is rendered not with dry information but with humid jungles and Parisian riots. In short; Caseys book on the globe-trotting image is intelligent; fun and blessed with an assured energy that makes coming back to it anything but a chore. The blight of many non-fiction efforts.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Che vivaBy Amellia CamelliaThis book was oneof the major sources for the recent film about the universalization of the Che image by Korda. Obviously there is much more detail here. The author does exaggerate un poco.
