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# How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architectural Styles

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Review: Invaluable - I ADORE this sturdy little manual. I can't get enough of it! It is concisely packed with scholarly information. After hours and hours of study as an Interior Design and Art History major, I love being able to sit down with a concise compendium of easy to reference, erudite information on architectural types and styles, from vaults to pilasters. It is not overly verbose (as are most texts on the subject), which works for my learning style. Information is separated into quick sections with small reproductions of period etchings, which are viewable in such fine detail that you may even occasionally want to whip out your pocket magnifying glass. I mean, it's all here. Do yourself a favor and buy this book, carry it with you, and ENJOY the heck out of it! Do I sound happy? OH YEAH!! Great purchase! More please.
Review: Perfect reference - I bought this to have a quick reference for architectural terms and styles and it is perfect. Well organized. A bit hard to read due to size but a very handy book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #130,753 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Architecture Reference (Books) #83 in Architectural History #140 in Architectural Buildings |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (322) |
| Dimensions  | 5.3 x 0.7 x 6.4 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0847831124 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0847831128 |
| Item Weight  | 13.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | March 18, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Rizzoli |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Invaluable
*by O***E on June 24, 2010*

I ADORE this sturdy little manual. I can't get enough of it! It is concisely packed with scholarly information. After hours and hours of study as an Interior Design and Art History major, I love being able to sit down with a concise compendium of easy to reference, erudite information on architectural types and styles, from vaults to pilasters. It is not overly verbose (as are most texts on the subject), which works for my learning style. Information is separated into quick sections with small reproductions of period etchings, which are viewable in such fine detail that you may even occasionally want to whip out your pocket magnifying glass. I mean, it's all here. Do yourself a favor and buy this book, carry it with you, and ENJOY the heck out of it! Do I sound happy? OH YEAH!! Great purchase! More please.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect reference
*by U***R on April 8, 2021*

I bought this to have a quick reference for architectural terms and styles and it is perfect. Well organized. A bit hard to read due to size but a very handy book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice
*by C***A on December 2, 2023*

I love architecture and this book is easy to read and explains different type of architecture well.

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