Description: Spectacle by David Rockwell and Bruce Mau, illustrated profusely with hundreds of large, color photographs, Published by Phaidon Press, 2007, 2007 Edition, Oversized Hardcover Book, approx. 10" x 8.5" x 1.5", 256 Pages, in English Language only, "Spectacle is a dynamic visual essay that celebrates the phenomenon and history of public performance worldwide -- from the theater to the streets, from religious festivals to political marches, and from permanent spectacles like the city of Las Vegas to ephemeral fireworks displays. Stunning color and archival photographs document 19 events, among them the Olympic Games, Carnival, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, and the Burning Man festival in the desert of Nevada. The book includes descriptive essays, interviews with noted cultural figures, an essay by critic Herbert Muschamp, and a listing of 40 spectacles around the globe." (from Publishers) See actual book in ebay pics above. This is a nice, rare, large, 2007 hardback book and dustjacket in Brand New condition. New Condition Book; Totally Gift-Worthy [ Extremely clean, unmarked, solid, well-bound, square with sharp corners, tight with strong hinges, and sharply printed with hundreds of amazing, color plates] 256 pages, Oversized: approx. 10" x 8.5" x 1.5", red cloth covers, red titles, pictorial endpapers, Hardcover Book with Dustjacket PLEASE NOTE: BOOK WAS TOO LARGE FOR MY SCANNER; AND MY PICTURES ARE ONLY PARTIAL PICTURES OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. PLEASE READ "FULL DESCRIPTION" FOR MORE DETAILS. Welcome international Ebay Shoppers.I will reduce combined shipping. Also, domestic shipping will include a USPS tracking number.Please visit my other auctions (including other books on ebay: search for category: "books" in my store), and email any questions. Thanks for looking! I try to describe my items thoroughly, but buyers may still need more information than I provide. Shipping costs can be expensive to my small auction business. Please ask any questions to be sure before you buy. Thanks.
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Book Title: Spectacle
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Picture Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: David Rockwell and Bruce Mau
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Art & Culture, Drama, Engineering & Technology, Environment, Nature & Earth, Fashion, Film/TV Adaptation, Folklore & Mythology, Geography, History, Imagery, Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle, Mind, Body & Spirit, Modern & Contemporary, Mysticism, Pageants, Parades & Festivals, Photography, Politics & Society, Religious & Spiritual, Sociology, Spirituality, Travel
Unit Quantity: 1
Topic: Color Photography, Festivals, Public Performances, Travel, World Events
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
