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Incredible Cross Sections Stephen Biesty

Incredible Cross Sections By Stephen Biesty

Incredible Cross Sections by Stephen Biesty


$12.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

This picture book shows readers what goes on inside 18 of the world's largest buildings and machines. Each illustration is based on the actual plans or architects' drawings so that readers know they are looking inside real structures which include a castle, a galleon and a coal mine.

Incredible Cross Sections Summary

Incredible Cross Sections by Stephen Biesty

From a Spanish galleon to a Boeing 747 from a car factory to a medieval castle see inside 18 amazing buildings and machines. The Flying Scotsman built in the 1930S whose passengers enjoyed first-class Meals hot showers radio broadcasts on headsets and the latest films shown in a special cinema car. Here is a picture book of a very special kind that features the extraordinary illustrations of talented artist Stephen Biesty. His amazing original artwork reveals just what goes on inside machines and buildings. Each illustration has been based on actual plans and architects' drawings so that the viewer is transported inside real buildings ships and machines. With humour and incredible attention to detail Stephen Biesty takes the reader right inside each subject. Two of the illustrations are on fold-out pages providing a fascinating picture nearly one metre wide!Supported by lively text this beautiful book will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered what goes on inside buildings and machines. At the time it was built the Queen Mary was the biggest ocean liner in the World. The empire state building is lined with ten million bricks

Table of Contents

Medieval castle; observatory; galleon; ocean liner; submarine; coal mine; tank; oil rig; cathedral; jumbo jet; car factory; helicopter; Royal Opera House; steam train; subway station; fishing trawler; Empire State Building; space shuttle.

Additional information

GOR000696985
9780863188077
0863188079
Incredible Cross Sections by Stephen Biesty
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
1992-08-06
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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

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