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Built to last
This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on 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 very first time. The r…
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- 9780547342405
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- 272 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 729 MAC
Castle
The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawings, David Macaulay traces the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town.
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- 9780544102262
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- 80 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 623.19 MAC
Black and white
Four stories are told simultaneously, with each double-page spread divided into quadrants. The stories do not necessarily take place at the same moment in time, but are they really one story?
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- 9780618636877
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- M
The new way things work
The information age is upon us, baffling us with thousands of complicated state-of-the-art technologies. To help make sense of the computer age, David Macaulay brings us The New Way Things Work. This completely updated and expanded edition describes twelve new machines and includes more than seventy new pages detailing the latest innovations. With an entirely new section that guides us through …
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- 9780395938478
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- 400 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 621 MAC
The way things work now : from levers to lasers, windmills to Wi-Fi, a visual…
From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit and personality. Full-color illustrations.
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- 9780544824386
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- 400 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 600 MAC
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