Waiting for Filippo
The Life of Renaissance Architect Filippo Burnelleschi
by Michael Bender
ISBN: 0811801810
ISBN-13: 9780811801812
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
This pop-up book is the story of Italian Renaissance sculptor, engineer, and architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Brunelleschi developed the theory of perspective and designed the Cathedral of Florence. The cathedral remained unfinished for a number of years as no one knew how to construct the large dome indicated in Brunelleschi's plans. The cathedral and city of Florence had to wait for the return of Brunelleschi before the project could be completed.
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"Bender's first book makes wonderfully inventive use of multilevel tableaux and pop-up structures in this look at the Renaissance's first great architect....An outstanding debut."
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc
Published date: 1995
Size: 10.25 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 1.15 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2
Publisher's Notes
Ten full-color pop-up illustrations introduce Filippo Brunelleschi, the sculptor, engineer, and architect who developed the theory of perspective and designed and built the Cathedral of Florence.
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Waiting for Filippo
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Chronicle Books. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Waiting for Filippo
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Chronicle Books. Used - Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Wonder Book (United States)
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Waiting for Filippo The Life of Renaissance Architect Filippo Brunellischi
Bender, Michael
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1995. Front cover warped curving up on side edge, covering rubbed from corners right at tips. About 24 pages.. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Virtuous Volumes et al. (United States)
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Waiting for Filippo: The Life of Renaissance Architect Filippo Burnelleschi, a Pop-Up Book
Bender, Michael
San Francisco, California, U.S.A.: Chronicle Books, 1995. Fine. 1st Editon1st Printing Stated. Hard Cover No DJ, Glossy Pictorial Boards, unpaginated, 22 pages, 7 pop-ups, 8 lift-the-flaps, all in fine condition, no tears or creases; binding is solid; corners are square; hint of edgewear; small crease in gutters at head and tail of spine; pages are pristine, no marks to text, no owner information, gift messages, store stamps, remaimder marks, stains, or moisture damage. Will gift wrap, no charge, just state the occasion. Scan available on request. . 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Caroline Leone BookServices (United States)
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Waiting for Filippo: The Life of Renaissance Architect Filippo Burnelleschi
Bender, Michael
San Francisco, California: Chronicle Books, 1995. H1 - Book has light bending on the spine otherwise fine. A pop-up book that is still in shrink wrap. This is the story of the man who forever changed the face of architecture. He.... First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bookmarc's (United States)
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Waiting for Filippo - The Life of Renaissance Architect Filippo Brunelleschi
Bender, Michael
USA: Chronicle Books, 1995 Hardback, laminated boards, a 22-page pop-up book on how Fillippo Brunelleschi finished the Duomo, Cathedral of Florence. Near fine with 1 small tear to spine.. 1st. 25 Cms x 25.5 Cms . ( more information) Offered by P Devlin t/a The Warrington Book Loft (United Kingdom)
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