Staircases

Watson-Guptill. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 082306896X . This specific hardback book is in like new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket is in fine condition with little wear if any. Due to the size and weight of this of book, additional postage may be required for priority or international shipments.We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "When it comes to the design of staircases, there to the imagination, talent, or inventiveness. Perhaps that is why some staircases are engineering marvels as well as works of art in their own right. Staircases showcases 50 brilliant staircase designs constructed over the past several years. These breathtaking examples are from 11 different countries ranging from a private home in Finland to an apartment building in Chicago to the Louvre. Readers will be enthralled by the 150 color photos plus 100 line drawings that accompany each project. Plus thoroughly entertaining text explains the design intention, methods of construction, and describes the amazing cutting-edge technology that makes some of the more innovative designs possible. 192 pages 9 1/2" x 11" 150 color photos."; 11.60 X 9.62 X 1.02 inches; 192 pages .