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James W P Campbell

    James Campbell est un architecte et un historien de l'architecture dont le travail explore le développement de la construction, avec un accent particulier sur l'architecture du XVIIe siècle et l'histoire des bibliothèques. Ses recherches, qui examinent des figures clés telles que Wren et Hawksmoor, s'appuient sur sa vaste expérience pratique en tant qu'architecte au Royaume-Uni, à Hong Kong et aux États-Unis. Son approche consiste à établir un pont entre les connaissances théoriques et une compréhension pratique des processus de construction et de la science des matériaux. Ses publications explorent souvent comment les techniques et les styles de construction ont évolué au fil du temps et comment ces innovations ont façonné notre environnement physique.

    The Grafton Book of Scottish Short Stories
    Paris Interzone
    The Library
    Building St Paul's
    Brick
    The Library: A World History
    • The Library: A World History

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,4(377)Évaluer

      Exploring the architectural evolution of libraries, this book showcases over eighty global examples, from ancient ruins to modern designs. It highlights how library buildings reflect the wealth, culture, and learning of their time, with stunning photographs capturing their unique structures and atmospheres. Architectural historian James Campbell provides a compelling narrative that traces the history of library architecture from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary China. This work serves as a definitive photographic history, appealing to both book lovers and architecture enthusiasts.

      The Library: A World History
    • Brick

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      5,0(3)Évaluer

      “A brilliant collaboration . . . The hundreds of color photographs are stunning in their clarity and composition. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal This totally original architecture book—named 2004 Choice Outstanding Academic Title—follows the story of brick from 5000 BC to its use in building today, from the vast baths and basilicas of ancient Rome, through the wonders of Gothic brick in Germany and the majestic temples of Pagan, to its modern revival. Marvelously illustrated with spectacular, specially taken photographs, Brick is at once an historical account of how bricks have been employed by architects of every period, a technical survey of brickmaking and bricklaying, and an essay on architectural and cultural history. The authors have applied their expert visual and technical knowledge to more than one hundred themes, from bricks in ancient Egypt to their distinctive use by such modern masters as Louis Kahn, Alvar Aalto, and Renzo Piano. Great works of engineering—viaducts, tunnels, and bridges—are given prominence alongside great cathedrals, country houses, temples, and mosques, testifying to the incredible versatility and importance of bricks and brickwork.

      Brick
    • The Library

      • 328pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,0(2)Évaluer

      Ambitious and wide-ranging, this is the first single volume to tell the story of the library as a distinct building type, all around the world and from the beginnings of writing to the present day. In its highest form the library is a total work of art, combining painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture. From their designs for the libraries of ancient Rome to those of the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, architects have sought to outdo each other by producing ever more spectacular settings. 0The author and photographer have travelled the globe, documenting some eighty libraries. Architectural historian James Campbell contributes an authoritative and highly readable account. Will Pryce is one of the world's leading photographers of interiors and architecture. Arresting and technically flawless, his photographs are both lucid and deeply atmospheric.

      The Library
    • Paris Interzone

      Richard Wright, Lolita, Boris Vian and Others on the Left Bank, 1946-60

      • 305pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,0(19)Évaluer

      James Campbell combines the understanding of a good social historian with an ability to analyse literary achievement in a narrative that has the same sort of interest as a novel' Guardian'When on August 25, 1944 the Allied forces marched into Paris and freed the city from Nazi occupation, they prepared the way for another invasion - a new wave of writers.Taking Richard Wright's arrival in Paris as his starting point, James Campbell has produced a riveting account of this post-war period in Paris Interzone' Time Out

      Paris Interzone
    • Geography

      • 186pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      Geography
    • Missions in Hindústán

      With a Brief Description of the Country, and of the Moral and Social Conditions of the Inhabitants

      • 250pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Culturally significant, this work preserves the essence of the original artifact, maintaining authenticity by including original copyright references and library stamps. It reflects the historical importance of the text within the broader context of civilization's knowledge base, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the preservation of historical works.

      Missions in Hindústán
    • A diverse collection of short stories and poetry, this work showcases Campbell's literary evolution since the 1960s, with many pieces emerging after his earlier publications in literary magazines during the mid-2000s. It reflects a rich tapestry of themes and styles, illustrating the author's long-standing engagement with the written word.

      The Purity of Jazz and Speckled Trout and Other Prose and Poetry
    • Missions In Hindustan

      With A Brief Description Of The Country, And Of The Moral And Social Condition Of The Inhabitants (1852)

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the mission work of Christian missionaries in mid-19th century Hindustan, the book delves into the challenges they faced, such as cultural and language barriers. It details their methods, including the establishment of schools and hospitals, while also providing an in-depth description of India's geography, climate, and culture. The author examines the social and moral conditions of the inhabitants, offering insights into their religious beliefs and customs. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the history of Christian missions and the cultural landscape of India during this period.

      Missions In Hindustan