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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Arching over the entrance to Vancouver's harbour is a beautiful web of intricately suspended steel. It is at once a gateway, landmark, symbol and emblem of a Western city, poised at the edge of a continent gazing westward over the wide Pacific Ocean, to the East. Day and night, its taut steel strings sing the original hymn to progress, hope and riches first composed in the hearts and minds of its builders. Celebrated in Douglas Coupland's paean as a bridge to heaven, the Lions Gate Bridge has become an icon of the city, not only to heritage conservationists, but to citizens of and visitors to Vancouver from around the globe. After decades of debate over a suitable replacement for this outdated structure, the bridge itself has triumphed--on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, the government of British Columbia committed itself to renewing this grand and daring gesture in steel, rather than replacing it. Like all great historic landmarks, the Lions Gate Bridge remains a source of powerful, sometimes illuminating, sometimes mysterious stories of the people and times which gave birth to them.In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design, Lions Gate sets out to reveal these stories for the first time: the colonial ambitions of the British Empire stretched to its westernmost margin; the unresolved violation of nationhood the building of the bridge on native land entailed; the backroom political power the railroad barons continued to hold in the Canadian government long after their railroad was completed; the origins of the newly private, global empire building of the 'new' British peerage; and the strange phenomenon and circumstance of such a huge commercial enterprise being mounted in the midst of the dirty thirties. Most mysterious of all is the figure of the man who both conceived and built this grand design. AJT Taylor is a character straight out of Ayn Rand: ambitious, shrewd, visionary, fearless, competitive, a man given to great economic and political risk, he appears to triumph in the embrace of the British nobility, high society, and financiers he has courted, and who appear to make the completion of his project both physically and politically possible. Yet at the opening ceremonies, he is not represented among the dignitaries, but watches from the sidelines with the ordinary citizens, having earlier surreptitiously sealed his story in one of Charles Marega's lions who guard the south approach to this bridge of mystery.An exquisite cloth-bound book, rich in design, text and pictures, Lions Gate is a celebration not to be missed by Vancouverites and visitors alike.…

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Talonbooks [Published Date: 1999]. Hard cover, 176 pp. Stated First Printing: August 1999. Very good in good+ dust jacket. Green paper over boards with silver lettering on front and spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges and corners. Binding tight. Previous owner's gift inscription in ink on front paste-down. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has a 1/2" tear on the top corner of the rear cover and a few other smaller nicks and tears and light creasing along edges. Light overall scuffing to jacket as well. Now in an archival-quality (removable) Brodart Cover. Black and white illustrations; References; Index. [From front jacket flap] Arching over the entrance to Vancouver's harbour is a beautiful web of intricately suspended steel. Day and night, its taut steel strings sing the original hymn to progress, hope and riches first composed in the hearts and minds of its builders. Celebrated in Douglas Coupland's paean as a bridge to heaven, the Lions Gate Bridge has become an icon of the city, not only to heritage conservationists, but to citizens of and visitors to Vancouver from around the globe. Like all great historic landmarks, the Lions Gate Bridge remains a source of powerful, sometimes illuminating, sometimes mysterious stories of the people and times which gave birth to it. In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design, Lions Gate sets out to reveal these stories for the first time, including the unresolved violation of nationhood the building of the bridge on Native land entailed. Most mysterious of all is the figure of the man who both conceived and built this great enterprise. A.J.T. Taylor is a character straight out of Ayn Rand: ambitious, shrewd, visionary, fearless, competitive, a man given to great economic and political risk, he appears to triumph in the embrace of Britain s nobility, high society, and financiers he has courted, and who appear to make the completion of his project both physically and politically possible. Yet at the royal opening ceremonies, he is not represented among the dignitaries, but watches from the sidelines with the ordinary citizens, having earlier surreptitiously sealed his story into one of Charles Marega's lions who guard the south approach to this bridge of mystery.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Talonbooks [Published Date: 1999]. Hard cover, 176 pp. Stated First Printing: August 1999. Inscribed (personalized) and signed (first name only) by Lilia D'Acres. Very good in very good dust jacket. Green paper over boards with silver lettering on front and spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges and corners of covers. Binding tight. Previous owner's gift inscription in ink on front paste-down. Otherwise pages are clean and unmarked, with a few small corner creases. Dust jacket has a few small nicks and light creasing along edges. Light overall scuffing to jacket as well. Now in an archival-quality (removable) Brodart Cover. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Black and white illustrations; References; Index. [From front jacket flap] Arching over the entrance to Vancouver's harbour is a beautiful web of intricately suspended steel. Day and night, its taut steel strings sing the original hymn to progress, hope and riches first composed in the hearts and minds of its builders. Celebrated in Douglas Coupland's paean as a bridge to heaven, the Lions Gate Bridge has become an icon of the city, not only to heritage conservationists, but to citizens of and visitors to Vancouver from around the globe. Like all great historic landmarks, the Lions Gate Bridge remains a source of powerful, sometimes illuminating, sometimes mysterious stories of the people and times which gave birth to it. In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design, Lions Gate sets out to reveal these stories for the first time, including the unresolved violation of nationhood the building of the bridge on Native land entailed. Most mysterious of all is the figure of the man who both conceived and built this great enterprise. A.J.T. Taylor is a character straight out of Ayn Rand: ambitious, shrewd, visionary, fearless, competitive, a man given to great economic and political risk, he appears to triumph in the embrace of Britain s nobility, high society, and financiers he has courted, and who appear to make the completion of his project both physically and politically possible. Yet at the royal opening ceremonies, he is not represented among the dignitaries, but watches from the sidelines with the ordinary citizens, having earlier surreptitiously sealed his story into one of Charles Marega's lions who guard the south approach to this bridge of mystery. Signed by Author.…

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Cloth, Gilt Titles. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book chronicles British Columbia's rich architectural and social history through its urban landscape. 560pp, profusely photo illustrated. Printed inscription by the author to the ffep. Gold paper pages at front of the book show some fingerprints from handling. Otherwise near Fine. The dustjacket shows some edge wear and a 2cm edge tear. A very heavy book weighing 1.7kg [3.74lbs]. In Canada can ship for $15.tracked, insured - faster and safer than Parcel Post. Dedicated Author's Inscription.…

Oversize Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. Revised 2nd Ed. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding and creaseless covers and spine. Very light shelf wear only. 560 pages. 8 "w x 10 3/4"h. Heavily illustrated with plans, floorplans, elevatons, photos, drawings, headshots of architects. 2. …

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 4to. 150pp. Pictorial paper-covered boards in matching dust-jacket. Colour and B&W photographs throughout. Jacket is crisp and bright, with a hint of creasing at upper spine corner; now in protective mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine in Fine dust jacket, CD-ROM intact at rear. Oddly shaped book will require a shipping surcharge if sent to any non-US destination, or by any other method than US Media Mail.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Stated 1st.; 0.76 x 9.79 x 8.56 Inches; 160 pages.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 2nd Edition. "First revised edition, first printing." Near Fine+ oversize trade paperback, clean and unmarked. Heavy oversize book will require a variable shipping surcharge based on its final destination.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. CD included.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. The text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'Printed in two colours throughout and richly illustrated with over 600 photographs and duotones of these architects' most important works, Building the West tells the stories, discovers the hopes and aspirations, and celebrates the successes and accomplishments of the early architects of British Columbia as it illustrates their lives and careers, many of which extended along the North American west coast from California to Alaska. Starting before the first flood of colonists in the gold rush of 1858, it follows the lives of almost 400 individuals first drawn here by the opportunities of frontier settlement and encompasses the broad sweep of British Columbia's history. Their individual accomplishments were remarkable, given the difficult conditions they often faced. As most of these architects had their roots in other countries, this project required over ten years of intensive research to unravel their many mysteries. Including the work of over fifty-seven contributors, project directors Donald Luxton and Stuart Stark were able to solicit substantial contributions from heritage researchers as far away as Scotland, England, New Zealand and the United States of America, as well as from sources all over Canada. Building the West is intended for a general readership and is of wide interest as a definitive and biographical reference source. Building the West has won numerous awards, including: Heritage Canada Achievement Award (2003), the 2004 City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Honour, BC Book Prize, the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize (2004), Architectural Institute of British Columbia Special Jury Prize (2004) and the Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants Award of Honour (2004).' 560 pages. 8 x 10.75 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Includes dust jacket.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Fine But For Insignificant Traces Of Use To Extremities Of Covers. Internally Fine.Stated As First Printing Of The Revised Edition; 2007. Large Volume Weighs Over 1.5 Kilos, So Extra Postage Is To Be Expected.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine, Apparently Unread Copy, In A Fine Jacket. . Overweight Book May Incur Extra Postage.

Hardcover. Hardcover with dust jacket, 560 pages, illustrated, 28 x 21cm. Dust jacket with little signs of use, one corner of the cover bumped, inside in very good condition. Gewicht: 1840.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. Signed on flyleaf by authr ; B and w photos and illus.; 210 X 38 X 28.6 millimeters; 562 pages; Signed by Author.

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Printing of the First Edition (. Fine, unread copy, in a fine jacket. Signed and dated 2012, by Luxton on the title page.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Selwyn Pullan's SIGNATURE is on a custom (Selwyn Pullan) book plate on front liner page. Dust jacket rubbed at bottom outer corners with tiny closed tears (in brodart). U.S. orders are shipped from N.Y. state. Signed.

Condición: Very Good.

Condición: Good.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Revised Second Edition. "Chronicles British Columbia's rich architectural and social history through its urban landscape. Tells the stories, discovers the hopes and aspirations, and celebrates the successes and accomplishments of the early architects in British Columbia, as it illustrates their lives and careers. Follows the lives of almost 400 individuals first drawn here by the opportunities of frontier settlement, and the establishment and maturation of their profession over time. Of wide interest as a definitive biographical and reference source." - back cover. 560 pages. Index. Bibliography. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this most impressive reference. ; 4to.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Second Printing. 175 pages. Index. References. Copiously illustrated with archival black and white photography. "Like all great historic landmarks, the Lions Gate Bridge remains a source of powerful, sometimes illuminating, sometimes mysterious stories of the people and times which gave birth to it. In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design, this work sets out to reveal these stories for the first time, including the unresolved violation of nationhood the building of the bridge on Native land entailed. Most mysterious of all is the figure of the man who both conceived and built this great enterprise. A.J.T. Taylor is a character straight out of Ayn Rand: ambitious, shrewd, visionary, fearless, competitive, a man given to great economic and political risk, he appears to triumph in the embrace of Britain's nobility, high society, and financiers he has courted, and who appear to make the completion of his project both physically and politically possible." - Signed upon title page by Donald Luxton else clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this impressive volume. Signed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. First Edition. "For the first time, Nanaimo's historic treasures are documented in a single, comprehensive survey." - page 7. 90 pages. Index by street address. Glossary of architectural terms. Biographical sketches of architects. Black and white reproductions of photos accompany text describing noteworthy structures from downtown/old city, Harewood, Newcastle, Northend, Southend, and Chase River. Some structures documented here have already been torn down. Valuable documentation of Nanaimo's architectural heritage. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Historic Buildings Homes Design British Columbia Nanaimo Structures Historic Sites History Architecture Vancouver Island. Illustrated by Peters, Fred (ilustrador).…