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Sidewalk Critic, Lewi Mumford's Writings on New York

Sidewalk Critic, Lewi Mumford's Writings on New York

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Sidewalk Critic, Lewi Mumford's Writings on New York

by Wojtowicz, Robert (Edited by) (Lewis Mumford)

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New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 1998. 279 pages; b&w illustrations. 1931-1940: essays from Mumford's "Sky Lne" column that ran in the New Yorker. At the time it was architectural and cultural criticism written with emotion and wit. Now, it is a history written the same way. Includes the whole metropolitan area and all manner of buildings and building decoration. Clean and bright throughout; tight binding.. First Edition. Cloth-backed boards. Very Good/Fine. 8vo.

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Title
Sidewalk Critic, Lewi Mumford's Writings on New York
Author
Wojtowicz, Robert (Edited by) (Lewis Mumford)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Fine
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10
1568981333
ISBN 13
9781568981338
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1998
Keywords
lewis mumford urban architecture critic new york world's fair 1939
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Architecture;
Size
8vo

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