Review
Traveller Magazine, September 1, 2005 'Architecture meets biography meets travel...its sumptuous images and stories are accompanied by details on how to get there.' Mail on Sunday, October 2, 2005 'Provides a fascinating spin around the world...A great Christmas present for lovers of the unusual.'Concept of Living, April 2007'Architecture meets biography meets travel guide in this highly personal exploration of some of the world's most provocative, revealing and beautifully built structures.'
Mail on Sunday, October 2, 2005
'Provides a fascinating spin around the world...A great Christmas present for lovers of the unusual.'
Listed Heritage Magazine, March/April 2008.
"This unique and visually stimulating volume explores fifty buildings from around the world and the people who created them."
Listed Heritage, March/April 08, p. 8-9
This unique and visually stimulating volume explores fifty buildings from around the world and the people who created them.
Product Description
Architecture meets biography, and also meets travel guide in this highly personal exploration of some of the world's most provocative, revealing and beautifully built structures. Jonathan Lee travelled the world and found some truly extraordinary man-made places, from stunning mansions, subterranean auditoria, hotels and churches to bizarre houses and a breathtaking sports ground. He was particularly interested in places that blur the boundary between people and nature.
About the Author
Jonathan Lee is a contributor to The Guardian, The Financial Times, Time Out and other travel and architecture publications.
