British Architectural Books and Writers
1556–1785

This 1990 account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms.

Eileen Harris (Author), Nicholas Savage (With)

9780521283243, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 9 June 2011

572 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 2.9 cm, 0.98 kg

Originally published in 1990, this account of architectural books printed in Britain surveys a body of complex literature largely uncharted in bibliographical terms. It is however, more than a work of reference, and will fascinate anyone interested in British cultural and social history, the relationship between Britain and continental Europe, and the history of the book trade. For each of the 220 authors covered there is an essay discussing his interests, the purpose and the genesis of his publications. A detailed bibliographical description of the author's architectural publications follows each essay and gives details of the first and subsequent editions of some four hundred titles. The main body of the text is preceded by general essays on books on the Orders, bridges, archaeology, engraving, publishing and bookselling; manuals of carpentry and design; and pattern-books. There are detailed indexes.

Acknowledgement
Preface
Key to the bibliographical format
Abbreviations
Key to the symbols of locations
Introductory essays
1. Books on the orders
2. Books of designs and pattern-books
3. Carpenters' manuals
4. Measuring and price books
5. Books on Bridges
6. Archaeological books
7. Publishers and booksellers
8. Architectural Engraving
Notes to the Introductory essays
Authors and books: Robert Adam to William Wrighte
Addenda
Chronological index of titles and editions 1556 to 1800
Index.

Subject Areas: Bibliographies, catalogues [GBCR], Architecture [AM]