Edifices de Rome Moderne (Reprint Series) (Hardcover)

by Paul Letarouilly (Author)
Key Phrases: Vue du Vestibule

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
This edition combines all three volumes published by Letarouilly in France in 1840 and contains 354 plates detailing the most notable buildings in Renaissance Rome. It is more for hardcore architecture collections, although it might be considered for art collections as well.
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This splendid and invaluable book is a delight for anyone interested in Renaissance architecture. -- World Clare Robertson, World of Interiors

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press; 11th ed. edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910413002
• ISBN-13: 978-0910413008
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,161,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, December 21, 2005

By	Duong V. Bui "apprentice" (cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

it is stellar book. However, this reprinted version reduces quality of original version.
In the original version all plates were printed on one side only so there is no see-through problem. Original version is printed on much larger paper size so your visual treat are more fulfilled.

anyway, with this price what can we ask for more.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful book I own., October 2, 1997

By A Customer

I found a paperback copy of Letarouilly's Edifices De Rome Moderne in my local library - now out of print - after a vacation to Rome. Nothing has captured the feelings of awe I felt since that trip quite like this new publication. The book itself is a work of art. It should be framed, mounted or placed on an alter, or in a family shrine; "Edifices De Rome Moderne" is the most beautiful book I own. The attention to detail from the original etchings is remarkable. Any Roman Historian of the renaissance or lover of great architecture will not want be without this book. Princeton Architectural Press has a masterpiece with this publication.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Architectural Enthusiasts, August 4, 1999

By	[e-mail] (United States) - See all my reviews

This is by far the most impressive book in my collection. Afeast for the eyes, this book illustrates some of the most beautifularchitecture of all time. The exacting detail, and vast collection of drawings make this book a true work of art. I had seen it years ago, and have been searching for it to add to my library ever since. A MASTERPIECE!!!