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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction, Revised and in Full Color Hardcover – Picture Book, November 5, 2013

by David Macaulay (Author)

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A 1974 Caldecott Honor Book

Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a prestigious Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations.

Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time.

This title has been selected as a Common Core text exemplar (Grades 6–8, Informational Texts: Science, Mathematics, and Technical Studies).

Reading age

10 - 12 years
Print length

80 pages
Language

English
Grade level

5 - 7
Lexile measure

1120L
Dimensions

8.5 x 0.51 x 10.88 inches
Publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers
Publication date

November 5, 2013
ISBN-10

054410000X
ISBN-13

978-0544100008
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"This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative." Time Magazine

About the Author

David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies in the United States alone, and his work has been translated into a dozen languages. Macaulay has garnered numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and Honor Awards, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Christopher Award, an American Institute of Architects Medal, and the Washington Post–Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award. In 2006, he was the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, given “to encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations.” Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish all of his books. David Macaulay lives with his family in Vermont.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HMH Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (November 5, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 054410000X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0544100008
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1120L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.51 x 10.88 inches

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Johanna

Kind of a middle school textbook.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020

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I've needed this handy little guide for decades. After studying art and architecture in college..I seemed to have missed details like the cutting of forests and the flattening of blown glass, all for lists of dates and names of architects. A simple read..oh, and men walking in huge wheels hauling up stone hundreds of feet. Never knew that one!

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H Arthur James

An amazing entry in an amazing series of books.

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017

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I loved all these books as a kid and as an adult I get to have the book I could only check out of the library as a kid. The thing I loved about these was how Macaulay uses a mixture of history and fiction to bring to life the creation of these amazing structures. It was fascinating to learn not just how these building were built, the methods, materials and tools, but also the why.

The new version is illustrated in color bringing the story even more vividly to life that the original I read 40 years ago.

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Garry

Good story we great illustrations ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019

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The book gave good answers to anticipated questions, which kept a young reader interested. Enough facts to draw one into the days of cathedral building long ago.

I would recommend the book to those young readers who love facts and stories of fictional places directly tied to historical settings.

I gave it 3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ for a good read that is well written. Its illustrations are well placed and help the young reader see the description of many of the construction phases of the cathedral.

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Cat Smiles

But the original in black and white...

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016

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I have his original Cathedral, the black and white drawings. I had thought these were watercolors, and was curious. Colored pencil, and very so-so. I am giving it 3 stars because I can't do worse to David Mac -- but really, the original is priceless and this one is 'meh.'

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Lisa S.

Great story of perseverance and determination against many things adverse ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016

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My son chose this for his independent reading selection, and I ended up reading it too! Lol. It is very interesting to read and see the degree of commitment that those hold when something is important to them, regardless of the obstacles that are thrown in their way! Great story of perseverance and determination against many things adverse to your goal! Plus, my son loved hearing about the various "tools" and ways of the ancient builders.

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Clayton S Wilson

Beautifully illustrated

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2019

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Wonderful information and beautiful drawings. Used as a teaching aide (along with the animated video not included) when I taught middle school social studies.

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M. Tarter

Perfect gift for a cathedral enthusiast!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021

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Nice gift for a young lady who likes to learn about cathedrals. Personally, I would have like more vibrant pictures but the original sketches and descriptions is what she was looking for! Overall, a perfect gift!

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021

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The graphic artist for these books originally did them as black and white sketches. The color versions really bring them alive.

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Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2019

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Delivered as stated

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V. P. de la Fuente Saez

Most interesting book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2018

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I bought the same book in the seventies in BW! Now in color is very nice!

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わからんちん

カラー版の「カテドラル」です

Reviewed in Japan on November 8, 2020

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著者デビッド・マコーレイ氏は「カテドラル - 最も美しい大聖堂のできるまで」(日本語版　岩波書店　1979年）を出版されました。モノクロで、味わい深い素敵な本でした。ただ、正面薔薇窓が時代にあわない点は指摘されていました。1338年に完成したのならフランボワイヤンではなくレイヨナンでなければなりません。

今度の” CATHEDRAL”ではその点が修正され時代にあったもの（レイヨナン）となっています。舞台は同じシュトローという架空の都市なのですが、モノクロ版では平原に立地する都市、カラー版では丘陵都市になっています。

いくつかモノクロ版とカラー版を比較してみますと

まず、柱の構造の違いがあります。モノクロ版では柱は4つの切石で作られ、中央の中空部分にコンクリートを流しこむようになっています。これに対しカラー版では切石は2つで中央部分まで無垢です。

あと、ガラスの製法ですか。モノクロ版は1種類を示しているのに対し、カラー版では2種類の製法を紹介しています。吹いて回転させ円盤をつくるやり方と、ガラスの円筒をつくり切り裂いて四角い平板をつくるやり方です。

大屋根の雨水を受けてガーゴイルから流す仕組みなどは、カラー版では立体的に描かれよくわかります。昔、ランスの大聖堂に行った時、ガーゴイルからしょぼしょぼ雨水が落ちていたのを思い出します。

交差ヴォールトの化粧天井に描かれる目地の描き方が気になったりもしますが、僕の職業柄で、細かい点をつっつき過ぎかもしれません。

マコーレイ氏は少し迂闊なのでしょうか。工事中の正面と完成時の正面が食い違っています。（工事中は正面が左右とも二連アーチなのに完成時には向かって右が二連、左は四連アーチになっている）ただ、完成後の絵をじっと見ると、あれ、飛行機雲がある、あれ、テレビのアンテナがある、自動車も見える、ということで、現代の姿を示していたわけです。ということになれば600年以上時間が経っているわけで、その間に改装したのかもしれません。

カラー版の方が新しい研究の成果と言えるのかもしれませんが、モノクロ版も線が美しく、二冊とも大変に楽しめます。僕みたいに新旧を比較したり、あら探しをしたりせず、ただ楽しく眺めるのが一番かもしれません。できれば新旧二冊とも購入されるのをお勧めします。

前作と同じ飯田喜四郎氏に日本語訳をして頂ければと思いますが、ご高齢のようで無理かな。

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sonny

Don't ever buy the Kindle version!

Reviewed in Japan on May 19, 2013

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It's a great book in paper. But in the Kindle version, the (all-important) pictures are of terrible quality. All drawings are fuzzy and letters are illegible. Don't waste your money!

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