The Heights : Anatomy of a Skyscraper (0143124080)

A gorgeous graphic tour of the inner workings of skyscrapers--from the author of The Works

Indispensable and unforgettable, The Heights is the ultimate guide to the way skyscrapers work--from the bases of their foundations to the peaks of their spires. With skyscrapers becoming essential elements of urban life, there has never been a greater need for understanding and embracing these complex structures. Using innovative illustrations to tackle the vast complexity of these buildings, The Heights explores with remarkable insight every aspect of designing, building, and maintaining a modern skyscraper, as well as the individuals who build and maintain these architectural cathedrals. In the process, The Heights provides a remarkable snapshot of urban life at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 208 pages
• Dimensions 216 x 279 x 20.32mm | 751g
• Publication date 05 Dec 2013
• Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint Penguin USA
• Publication City/Country New York, United States
• Language English
• Edition Statement Reprint
• Illustrations note 1 Illustrations, unspecified
• ISBN10 0143124080
• ISBN13 9780143124085
• Bestsellers rank 269,368

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