Brutalism

No style has divided opinion more than brutalism. But now, fifty years since the heyday of the style, Brutalist buildings are more popular than they have ever been. This is the perfect introduction to Britain's Brutalist monuments.

About the author

Billy Reading is an architectural historian and author who has worked as an Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas for Historic England for the past decade. He is recognised as the leading expert on the historic fire stations of Britain, and has wide ranging interests within the field of architecture, from the mediaeval manor house to brutalism and beyond.

Summary

No style has divided opinion more than brutalism. But now, fifty years since the heyday of the style, Brutalist buildings are more popular than they have ever been. This is the perfect introduction to Britain’s Brutalist monuments.

Product details

• Authors: Billy Reading
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2018
• EAN: 9781445675527
• ISBN: 978-1-4456-7552-7
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 233 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 187 g
• Series: Britain's Heritage; Britain's Heritage Series; Britain's Heritage Series; Britain's Heritage
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous