John Nash: A Complete Catalogue [Hardcover]

Michael Mansbridge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1994

This reference work catalogues and illustrates all the known and attributed works and design of John Nash. Altogether, Nash was responsible for some 230 projects, and these are all illustrated, either by the author's own photographs or, in the case of demolished buildings, by contemporary views and technical drawings. The photographs are supported by captions giving factual data for the use and interest of scholars and general information about the buildings, their settings and their original owners for the general reader. Each caption has its own bibliography and plan where applicable. The book closes with a chronological list of works, a list of patrons and clients, a gazetteer and two maps showing the locations of the works.

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Mansbridge has compiled an extensive inventory of buildings, bridges, and monuments designed and executed by Nash, whose career is highlighted by his work at Regent's Park, Regent Street, and Trafalgar Square. John Summerson, who wrote the introduction, adds that the list is too generous, for it includes many Nash-like buildings. Nonetheless, the catalog is filled with clear, detailed photographs of Nash's existing buildings and projects and sketches or drawings of those projected, destroyed, or unrealized. The catalog is arranged by the building's date of completion, and each listing includes a brief summary of the project and its significance. A brief biographical summary of the life and career of Nash, an alphabetical index of clients and patrons, a gazetteer and map listing the location of existing works, and a glossary of architectural terms are also included. A delightful addition to any collection.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Michael Mansbridge studied architecture and photography before deciding to become an architect. He worked for Howard Lobb and later joined Berry Webber and Partners before resigning his partnership to concentrate on recording the works of Nash. During the last twelve years of his life, he had visited and photographed all the sites at which Nash worked. Sir John Summerson was the author of many books on architecture, including two biographies of John Nash. In 1945 he became Curator of Sir John Soane's Museum, London, a post he held until his retirement in 1984. He has been Slade Professor of Fine Art at both Oxford and Cambridge and in 1975 he was awarded the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714826782
• ISBN-13: 978-0714826783
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,488,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive!, September 2, 2011

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Talk about a book that, that talks about everything John Nash every built! Its got it all, pictures, architectural drawings, details about the building themselves etc. This book shows you the buildings that he built, which is more then I can say for many other books on the subject. Comprehensive!