Fawcett jane editor (7 resultados)

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. pb13 4¼"x7"; 312 pages; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. Contains the following stories: 'Interludes' by Fawcett, Bill; 'The Wingman; by Duane, Diane; 'Gordon's Quest' by Stasheff, Christopher; 'Morrigan' by McGee, Morris G.; 'Sir James the Rose' by Kurtz, Katherine; 'The Long Hand' by Beckett, Terri; 'White Lady' by Lewitt, S. N.; 'Order in Heaven' by Nye, Jody Lynn; 'Upstart' by Fancher, Jane S.; 'The B Team' by Resnick, Mike; 'Dispatches from Valhalla' by Thomsen, Brian M.; 'The Gray God's Challenge' by Reichert, M.Z. Stephen Hickman (Cover Art) (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Minus. 1st Edition. Owner's name label inside, otherwise Very Good condition. Content clean, binding strong. Dust jacket is Very Good minus with light edge wear. Dust jacket in new mylar protector. Index, black & white photos and illustrations. Anthology of articles by eight writers.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Thames and Hudson, 1976. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, 160pp, illust. Tape stain to rear endpaper, label removed, cloth patchily bleached, d/j covered in clear plastic. A fair reading copy. 0500340706/0.6uk.

dj. First Edition. First English Edition. Tanning to pages. Very Good book in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner signature.

Hardcover. Condición: Very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very good. 160 pages. With 125 illustrations. Notes on the Text. Index. The dust jacket is in a plastic sleeve. Includes contributions by the Editor, Nikolaus Pevsner, Nikolaus Boulting, John Betjeman, Osbert Lancaster, Mark Griouard, Robin Winks and Hugh Casson. Jane Fawcett MBE (née Hughes; 4 March 1921 21 May 2016) was a British codebreaker, singer, and heritage preservationist. She recently became known for her role in decoding a message, which led to the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. From 1963 to 1976 she served as the secretary of the Victorian Society. She wrote and edited works including The Future of the Past; Seven Victorian Architects; The Village in History and Save the City. In 1963 Fawcett took an executive position with the Victorian Society, founded in 1957 as a heritage preservation organization dedicated to preserving Victorian architecture and works. As its secretary, she was effectively the chief executive, working closely with the director, Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, to save many buildings from demolition. She was dubbed "the furious Mrs. Fawcett" for her role in fighting with British Rail to preserve historic railway stations, and was instrumental in the 1967 preservation of St. Pancras station in London and the gothic Midland Grand Hotel. She also worked to save much of London's Whitehall from destruction. In 1976 Jane Fawcett was appointed MBE and stepped down from active leadership. In later years she taught preservation at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. In 1976, she became an Honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. This insightful work delves into the intricate relationship between heritage conservation and modern development, exploring the challenges and opportunities that arise when preserving historical sites in a rapidly changing world. Through a collection of essays by various experts, it examines the philosophical, ethical, and practical aspects of maintaining cultural heritage while accommodating contemporary needs. The book highlights the importance of balancing preservation with progress, offering a comprehensive overview of strategies and case studies that illustrate the dynamic interplay between the past and the future. Presumed First U. S. Edition, First printing [The U.K. edition was also published in 1976 by Thames and Hudson Ltd.]. …

FIRST EDITION Large 8vo. black cloth hardback, gilt, in unclipped dust jacket. 250pp., Indexed, profusely illustrated in b/w and colour. Previous owner's bookplate to ffep. Slight fading to left hand side of dust jacket front cover, else a VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (Shelf 10) ISBN: 0750627654 PLEASE NOTE: Heavy BOOK (1.1 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct. …

Hardback. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. xix, 250 pp. Hardback in dust jacket. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Inscribed on the endpaper by one of the contributors to the volume. Contains twenty essays. Colour and b&w illustrations. Very scarce. Small 4to. Ex-Library. …