Following in the tradition he established with Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction and in the many books he has published in the thirty years ...
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Jan 27, 2008
Alex
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Stupid mosque!!!
You made me lose the spelling bee!!!
You made me lose the spelling bee!!!
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Jul 05, 2011
Andres
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After reading Macaulay's first "building book" Cathedral, I coincidentally also picked up and read the latest of his books that centers on a building.
I liked this one just as much but I felt this one was a little more wordy than Cathedral, and by wordy I mean that not everything explained in the text was backed up by the illustrations. Sometimes the written descriptions weren't depicted in the pictures, which threw me off a little when I looked in vain for a visual referenc More...
I liked this one just as much but I felt this one was a little more wordy than Cathedral, and by wordy I mean that not everything explained in the text was backed up by the illustrations. Sometimes the written descriptions weren't depicted in the pictures, which threw me off a little when I looked in vain for a visual referenc More...
Oct 16, 2011
Keeley
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David Macaulay has been a favorite of mine since childhood -- particularly, as an adult, I love his Motel of the Mysteries. Mosque is another solid entry in his canon, set in sixteenth-century Ottoman Istanbul. As always it is appealingly illustrated and meticulously researched. The reader gains perspective on architecture, engineering, and history in a bite-sized package.
Sep 10, 2011
Brian
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Macaulay has been writing thrillingly illustrated books about architecture for over 20 years. This latest volume seems to grow out of a desire to increase understanding of Islam in the West after the attacks on the US. In his preface he says, "I was convinced ... that the time had come to find out where these extraordinary buildings came from, who built them, and of course how." There follows a wonderful explanation of the planning and constructing of a fictional mosque. Along the way,
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Aug 05, 2011
Elizabeth
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What do you know about mosques? I have studied them briefly and visited some of the all-star mosques of Istanbul, yet had little understanding of the might and process that went into their construction. This book, as other Macaulay titles, walks you through the process with descriptive pictures. A fictional account of the patron and context that led to the building of the mosque helps give the reader a more comprehensive understanding of the process. Recommended for all those with the slighte
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Jun 05, 2011
Amanda
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I grew up adoring Macaulay's illustrations in "Castle" and "Cathedral," so spotting this on the shelf at the library was great. Excellent overview of both the construction techniques and the architecture of a classic building form.
May 03, 2010
Kitty
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This was much like Cathedral book. In this one he incorporated a small fictional storyline along with the construction. Excellent books of beautiful architectural drawings.
Jul 19, 2010
Melissa
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Great way to teach about architecture and Islam. Teaches about building structures and shows great illistrations.
Mar 13, 2008
Lisa
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(Young Adult non-fiction?) I say non-fiction with a question mark because Macaulay's book displays the process of buidling a mosque in a fictional setting. He uses the fictional character, Admiral Suha Mehmet Pasa, who funds the mosque, to tell the story of the mosque. Macaulay has also written similar books on mills, cathedrals, Roman city planning, to name a few. The illustrations are fantastic, the story keeps one involved, and it's informational without being overloaded. Perfect for teen
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Nov 07, 2010
Brian
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Interesting child's book on how a mosque was made, and more on history in Istanbul.
Feb 12, 2008
Lauren
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Macaulay is among the cleverest architects of our age. This has revealed itself numerous times in such classic books as The Way Things Work. He also has a terrific sense of humor.
Mosque is a very well-executed historical fiction about the construction of an Ottoman mosque. Based on real stories, Mosque is an excellent demonstration of how mosques are built to suit both Muslim ritual and the desire of its patrons to be remembered.
Mosque is a very well-executed historical fiction about the construction of an Ottoman mosque. Based on real stories, Mosque is an excellent demonstration of how mosques are built to suit both Muslim ritual and the desire of its patrons to be remembered.
Dec 11, 2007
James
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This time, David MacAulay turns his architectural, historical, and anthropological scrutiny and artistry on a structure less familiar to most Western readers. This is an addition to his series on great cultural structures (others are Castle, Cathedral, City, Mill, Pyramid, and Unbuilding.) These books are a great parent/grandparent-and-child reading experience.
Jul 27, 2011
Ubalstecha
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Very wordy, but then Macauley has to explain the inner workings of a mosque to a western audience, Full of the geeky detail that makes his work so enjoyable.
Jul 28, 2008
Betty
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I visited a mosque several weeks ago. I understand the structure of the mosque better after reading the explanation.
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