Description
| Product ID: | 9781954081987 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Building Toys |
| Subtitle: | An Architect's Collection |
| Authors: | Author: John Rock |
| Page Count: | 252 |
| Subjects: | Product design, Product design, Individual architects and architectural firms, Architectural structure and design, History of architecture, Antiques, vintage and collectables: toys, games, dolls and models, Individual architects & architectural firms, Architectural structure & design, History of architecture, Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models |
| Description: | Building Toys: An Architect's Collection documents over 100 architectural building toys from the author's collection, from the mid-1800s to the present. Building Toys: An Architect’s Collection documents over 100 architectural building toys from the author’s collection, from the mid-1800s to the present, from the U.S. and abroad. Each toy has an immersive two-page spread celebrating its unique features with photos of packaging graphics, component parts, assembly diagrams, and a built example designed and constructed by the author. Well-researched background information on designers and company histories provides intriguing facts which complete each toy’s description. When taken together, these stories reveal a microcosm of western commercial and industrial history, illustrating trends in design, advertising, and material production techniques. The book is organised by toy material (natural wood, metal, plastic, etc.), creating six “chapters.” It includes a two-page introduction which reflects the author’s role as architect, photographer, and collector. There are approximately 250 pages giving a dynamic visual portrayal of a seldom seen world. |
| Imprint Name: | Oro Editions |
| Publisher Name: | Oro Editions |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-10-27 |