The Four Books of Architecture: Volume 1 (Dover Architecture)

Arrived very promptly in good order and well wrapped. Delighted with the book as it looks good

This 1738 exact translation by Isaac Ware of Palladio's 'The Four Books of Architecture' is excellently reproduced with all Palladio's fine engravings accurately shown. The text is full of interest too but it is the drawings which are invaluable. I purchased it to solve the puzzle that the actual town houses in Vicenza do not seem to be the same as Palladio's drawings. This is indeed the case as the book turns out to be an idealisation of his architectural ideas - and no less valuable for this though my interest is in the difference between abstract ideals and reality.

My local library went into a tail spin when I requested sight of their (precious and rare edition) copy. Had to make an appointment a few days ahead; thought I was going to have to produce passport and blood group details! Delighted to find this facsimilie edition, which provided everything I need - with a lot less trouble!

Full of many beautifully printed sketches from the original, text reproduced as in the archaic translation into english so expect to see some curious letter formations (the 's's look like 'f's).

Goo condition. Thanx👍

all good

Fast delivery, excellent, recommended A+++++

The 'Palladian' style that overwhelmed the British aristocracy in Georgian times was started by Palladio. This Georgian translation is presented in all its glory, with fantasic re-prints of the plates and all the quirks of the text that the Georgians would have thought as normal. It is not an easy read to modern eyes, but highly informative and I would recommend it to anyone who loves the Palladian style of building, or even British Country Houses in general. It enables you to look at the house and see more than is present on the surface.

carta bellissima un po' grossa e ruvida , stampa perfetta , traduzione in linea con italiano antico , un libro da avere per appassionati , peccato che non sia con copertina rigida .

Item was as expected and arrived quickly and in good condition. Famous set of books wrapped into one. Not the easiest read, it is an old work, but still a great read, thanks!

This book is a MUST for every interested mind to understanding the basics and logic to why construction and design is, what it is! Today construction throws logic out the door and is based off of money ... short term return. This book along with Vitruvius's book, Ten Books on Architecture, will be the corner stone of a new chapter in construction and design. Designers, Builders and politicians (who should not be in the mix of decision makers) all talk the talk of "Green", proving to be a farce in many ways. Simple concepts explained and set in these two books prove more "Green" than anything brought up today in this world based off of fade and fashion. Just make it simple, get these two books into your reading schedule and learn what was forgotten. The thought process becomes clear once taken the time to just sit down and READ!!! Michael in Charlotte, NC (previously of FL, previously of NV, previously of CA, previously of DC, previously of PA)

Fantastic book!

This book belongs in all of the architecture libraries of the world. It is a book that is a classic, a "must have" for all the professionals in the field. It requires a bit of concentration to read, because it is written in an "old fashioned" way, where some of the letters look a bit odd for the modern eyes ( the letters "s" in a lot of the words look like an "f", which reminds you of the german "ß"). But other than that, I think it is a wonderful book, carefully illustrated. I gave one as a gift for an architect friend, and he has been enjoying it a lot.