Publisher's Synopsis
"Hellman is a brilliant cartoonist and architect" – Private Eye
"Architecture′s official satirist since the 1960s" – The Guardian on Louis Hellman
Louis Hellman′s work is internationally renowned within the field of architecture and has enduring popularity with all divisions of the profession. In Architecture A to Z he uses the alphabet to provide an engaging guide through the architectural process and the entire range of factors which affect the development and design of buildings.
Hellman strikes a rare balance to provide a volume that is both humorous and thought–provoking. He does not look at architecture as an isolated discipline, but constantly places it in a social context. His cartoons are loaded with wit and give a unique insight into the field. Key topics covered include:
∗ Futurism
∗ Politics
∗ Zeitgeist
Fun as well as informative, Architecture A–Z will intrigue and delight all those with an interest in architecture and its development. It provides a light–hearted and yet comprehensive introduction to the world of architecture and architectural terminology.
Other works available by Louis Hellman:Archi–têtes: the Id in the Grid, Wiley–Academy, 1999, 0 471 98860 X
