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Building Toys: An Architect's Collection

Building Toys: An Architect's Collection

Rock, John

Paperback

General ArchitectureArchitecture HistoryToys

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ISBN10: 1954081987
ISBN13: 9781954081987
Publisher: Oro Editions
Published: Oct 18 2022
Pages: 252
Weight: 2.78
Height: 0.80 Width: 8.80 Depth: 11.50
Language: English
The book 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 organized 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.

Book is packaged in an attractive case cover.

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