The first edition of Architecture; Power; and National Identity; published in 1992; has become a classic; winning the prestigious Spiro Kostof award for the best book in architecture and urbanism. Lawrence Vale fully has fully updated the book; which focuses on the relationship between the design of national capitals across the world and the formation of national identity in modernity. Tied to this; it explains the role that architecture and planning play in the forceful assertion of state power. The book is truly international in scope; looking at capital cities in the United States; India; Brazil; Sri Lanka; Kuwait; Bangladesh; and Papua New Guinea.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book!By GraflexThis book is worth every penny and I rarely feel this way concerning how to books. Its well written and organized in a logical manner. I own a few books on alternative processes and have previously purchased how to books on Gum printing; but the information was slight and in some cases inaccurate and outdated. One of the things really enjoyed in this book was the inclusion of other gum printers; their methodology; their thought and their work. In my opinion; the only area the author failed to address in enough detail was in making digital negatives. A few more pages and a little more detail would have been nice; but in fairness there are already books already on the shelves that address this complicated subject. Gum printing is a fascinating medium and if you are thinking about investing some time and money into learning about this process....well this book is an excellent place to start.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great information and visually rich!By rjdChristine has written a complete and inspiring manual not only for those of us who have been involved in the alternative processes for years but a book that can serve as a guide for those just being introduced to this fascinating aspect of the history of analogue photography. Great directions and wonderful illustrations. If I were still teaching I would make this a text requirement....and come to think of it it would make a great workshop reference. Thanks so much Christine!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As a masters student focusing on gum printing the addition of contemporary gum artists at the end of the book pushes the book pBy CustomerA contemporary gum printing bible; Anderson compiles everything you need to know to get started as well as keep going. As a masters student focusing on gum printing the addition of contemporary gum artists at the end of the book pushes the book past useful to completely insightful. Gum process is so varied that getting a peek into so many artists personal processes is inspiring and super helpful with personal experimentation.
