Bay Bridge History and Design of a New Icon
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Bay Bridge History and Design of a New Icon by Ira B Nadel
The new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will open in October 2013 and beloved Chronicle author Donald MacDonald is its architect. McDonald and coauthor Ira Nadel now turn their signature charming approach onto this new Bay Area landmark. In friendly text and charming illustrations, this bijou volume details the original bridge's history and the new bridge's design and construction. In the same elegant package as Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, this book rounds out our collection with MacDonald and Nadel and brings San Francisco devotees and tourists another lovely souvenir.
Award-winning architect Donald MacDonald is the designer of the new east span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. He was also the first architect to work on the Golden Gate Bridge since its original construction, and a long-time San Francisco resident. He is co-author of Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon and Alcatraz: History and Design of a Landmark. Ira Nadel is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and the recipient of numerous awards and prizes. He has lectured around the world and is the author of a number of books, including biographies of James Joyce, Leonard Cohen, Tom Stoppard, and Ezra Pound. He is co-author of Golden Gate Bridge: History and Design of an Icon and Alcatraz: History and Design of a Landmark.
SKU | GOR009123452 |
ISBN 13 | 9781452113265 |
ISBN 10 | 1452113262 |
Title | Bay Bridge History and Design of a New Icon |
Author | Ira B Nadel |
Condition | very good |
Binding type | Hardback |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Year published | 2013-05-14 |
Number of pages | 128 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |