Description
This impeccably researched volume is not just a essential addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of every age who are experiencing his work for the first time.
Product Description
This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why in the back of one of the vital most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts in line with new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books—bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the first actual time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader’s understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.
This impeccably researched volume is not just a essential addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of every age who are experiencing his work for the first time.
Bonus Content: Sketches from the Author
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A reference model for the ribs of the vaulting at the roof truss |
Laying out the drawing of the roof trusses |
A quick reference model for the roof trusses |
An early sketch of the flying buttresses and one gargoyle | Writer modeling for the drawing of King Edward I. Note the headband and royal Tin Tin watch |
Sketch for the kitchen scene at the same time as making dinner fit for a king |