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4.43 of 5 stars
A wonderous portfolio that has to be seen to be savored-or even believed for that matter. Here are the plans for the Tower of Pisa-on a skewed draf... read full description

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Apr 08, 2010
Kaethe rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Ha! Originally presented as an exhibit in 1977, I'd missed this book entirely. I don't know how many people go for architectural humor, but this is definitely for some. Not only is it amusing, but the inclusion at the back of sketches for the pieces is an interesting sidebar on the crafting of the drawings.
Dec 12, 2007
James rated it: 5 of 5 stars
All of MacAulay's books have a streak of wry and whimsical humor, but in this one he really cuts loose - I gave a copy to my father-in-law the architect and you could hear him laughing all over the house. I'd love to have this guy over for dinner and just hang out with him - he'd be a lot of fun.
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