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by Byles, Jeff
Jeff Byles has written feature articles and critical reviews about architecture, urbanism, and culture for the New York Times, Metropolis, and other publications. He earned his MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of Alaska Anchorage and lives in New York City. Visit his website at jeffbyles.com.
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Harmony. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 140005057x . STiff unmarked book, about new, in crisp dust jacket. Urban design, it turns out, is as much about subtraction as addition. With matchless wit, Jeff Byles explores the American obsession with demolishing our architectural past. Hes the poet laureate of those unsung heroes: the… Read more
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New York : Harmony Books, 2005. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 353 pages; Description: xii, 353 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-346) and index. Subjects: Wrecking --Construction industry --History. Summary: From the straight boulevards that smashed their way through… Read more
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New York, New York: Harmony Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 140005057X . Hardcover, 353 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. First-ever biograohy of the wrecking trade, a riveting, character-filled narrative of how the black art of demolition grew to become a multibillion-dollar business, an extreme spectator sport,… Read more
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Harmony, November 2005. Hardcover . Very Good/Good. This volume takes readers through history and around the globe to get to the heart of the scientific, social, and economic meaning of the ways in which the world is rebuilt. Some scuff marks to the dust jacket.
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Rubble: Unearthing The History Of Demolition
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harmony Books, 2005. a solid copy; ---------- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED --------- FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE ------ ALL DUSTJACKETS ARE COVERED WITH NEW CLEAR MYLAR PROTECTOR -----. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine Hardback/Fine Dustjacket. Illus. by Illustrated Throughout. 6 x 8". Remainder Dot on Bottom Edge.
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Harmony. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.
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