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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date April 1, 1983
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780394715865
ISBN-10 0394715861
Dimensions 0.75 by 8.75 by 11 in.
Weight 1.65 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $29.95
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Chronicles the history of the skyscraper, examines the forces that shaped its development, and recalls the important architects, technological advances, economic pressures, and cultural furors
Amazon.com description: Product Description: The famous architectural critic has written the history of the skyscraper in the US, from its origins in the late 1800s to about 1980. Naturally, New York City and Chicago comprise the vast majority of the examples, but Goldberger frequently includes other US cities as well

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Editions for the work The Skyscraper
Paperback
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With Nick Podehl (other contributor), Lana Krumwiede | from Alfred a Knopf Inc (April 1, 1983)
9780394715865 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $29.95
This edition also contains True Son
About: Chronicles the history of the skyscraper, examines the forces that shaped its development, and recalls the important architects, technological advances, economic pressures, and cultural furors
Editions for the work True Son
Paperback
Book cover for 9780394715865
 
The price comparison is for this edition
With Paul Goldberger, Lana Krumwiede | from Alfred a Knopf Inc (April 1, 1983); titled "The Skyscraper"
9780394715865 | details & prices | 8.75 × 11.00 × 0.75 in. | 1.65 lbs | List price $29.95
This edition also contains The Skyscraper
About: Chronicles the history of the skyscraper, examines the forces that shaped its development, and recalls the important architects, technological advances, economic pressures, and cultural furors

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