Books
by James Campbell
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Brick: A World History |
and with co-author: Will Pryce
A somewhat prosaic title for the most fascinating of books. This gloriously illustrated study by Thames & Hudson shows examples of brick buildings from 5,000BC to the present day, from ziggurats of the ancient world, through perhaps the more familiar basilicas of ancient Rome to modern masterpieces by Renzo Piano. Of equal interest is a comprehensive review of brick-making and bricklaying. Surely impossible to read without wanting to visit such wondrous buildings near or far.
(Jeremy Miller - bwl 58 Autumn 2010) |
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The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh: How E H Shepard illustrated an icon |
This delightful book introduces us to Shepard the artist before going on to the production of the classic Winnie-the-Pooh books from the first collaboration between A A Milne and Shepard, right through to - ugh - Disney. It is, of course, fully illustrated with some fascinating first ideas for Pooh illustrations - many unused in the end - as well as lots of background information. It is also a beautifully produced book so a real pleasure from every point of view.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 86 Autumn 2017) |
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