Throughout history, the story of the skyscraper has been defined by our desire for ascendance—politically, militarily, economically, religiously, culturally, and, of course, physically. These spectacular superstructures epitomise more than architectural aspiration, they excite the imagination and inspire awe. The scope of the book is deliberately broad with a thematic first section and a geographical second section. Conceptual chapters, introduce the origins of our desire to build high and explore the skyscraper’s role in fuelling our imaginations through different modes of cultural expression. How To Read Skyscrapers offers a deep and rich understanding of the skyscraper by providing a comprehensive account of this unique and captivating building-type, from its origins in myth and legend to its future potential in satisfying humankind’s needs and aspirations.
- ISBN13 9781782406495
- Publish Date 30 May 2019 (first published 14 May 2019)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 January 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Ivy Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 256
- Language English