Wood Stone and Steel Contours of Finnish Architecture Modern Design Alvar Aalto

Description: Wood, Stone and Steel: Contours of Finnish Architecture by Riitta Nikula and translated by Malcolm Hicks, published by Otava Publishing Company Ltd. in 2005. This Book is a Hardcover with Dust Jacket measuring 8.625" x 8.5" with 208 pages.Book DescriptionWood, Stone and Steel: Contours of Finnish Architecture attempts to answer the question of why buildings and cultural landscapes in Finland are what they are. Broader phenomena and chains of events are illustrated through individual buildings, in order to study how major occurrences in the country's history and changes in value over time are reflected in architectural styles. The book covers Finland's entire history, from the nation-building phase up to the radical upheavals in Finnish towns and cities at the beginning of the third millennium, describing how the country's political, administrative, economic, and cultural history can be perceived in the built environment. The architectural styles examined include traditional vernacular, Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassical, National Romantic, Modern, and others by such noted architects as Alvar Aalto, Eliel Saarinen (both practicing solo and with the firm Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen), Selim A. Lindqvist, Lars Sonck, Gustav Nyström, Axel Löwen, Carl Ludvig Engel, Ernst Bernard Lohrmann, and many others. Wood, Stone and Steel: Contours of Finnish Architecture expands upon author Riitta Nikula's earlier book Architecture and Landscape: The Building of Finland.ConditionThis Book is in overall Very Good Condition. The Dust Jacket (protected by a Dust Jacket Protector, not pictured) has Light Soiling (noticeable as the Dust Jacket is white) and Light Edgewear, including a Small Bump to the Fore Edge of the Front Cover which has caused a Very Small, 1/4" long Tear but No Large Tears, Creases, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards have Light Edgewear but No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and has No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage.I will be listing many interesting nonfiction books on a variety of subjects (history, architecture, art, etc.) as well as vintage paperback novels, CDs, and Criterion Collection DVDs, so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This book will be securely packed. I have had books damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The book will be shipped USPS Media Mail. The shipping cost is $5.49 for this book. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple books (and other media items) purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this book nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

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