The Glass House Tapa dura - 1974

This is a comprehensive survey of glasshouses. The book traces the evolution of glass enclosures from the mid 16th-century, when the desire to nuture exotic plants in often hostile climates led to the development of the glasshouse and the ingenious mechanical servicing systems, capable of creating their own artificial micro-climates. Through the technical advances in the early 19th century, large-scale constructions were built initially for private individuals and botanical societies. Towards the mid-century, with the advent of mass production and specialist component systems, the fashioning of modular constructions such as the Crystal Palace became possible. The book charts the work of innovators such as Joseph Paxton and J.C. Loudon, and examines their influence on the pioneers of 20th-century design, such as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut.

This is a comprehensive survey of glasshouses. The book traces the evolution of glass enclosures from the mid-16th-century, when the desire to nurture exotic plants in often hostile climates led to the development of the glasshouse and the ingenious mechanical servicing systems, capable of creating their own artificial micro-climates. Through technical advances in the early 19th century, large-scale constructions were built initially for private individuals and botanical societies. Towards the mid-century, with the advent of mass production and specialist component systems, the fashioning of modular constructions such as the Crystal Palace became possible. The book charts the work of innovators such as Joseph Paxton and J.C. Loudon and examines their influence on the pioneers of 20th-century design, such as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut.
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MIT Press, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

MIT Press. Dust jacket is covered with mylar jacket protector. Some silverfishing to covers . Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1974.

Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press, 1974. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover, 208 pages. Illustrated throughout, traces the evolution of greenhouse construction. Minor rubbing and edge wear on dust jacket, otherwise, in very good condition. Record # 852507

MIT Press:, 1974. 208 pages, profusely illustrated in b&w. "The glasshouse-or greenhouse, in American usage-evolved in the seventeenth century to protect gardeners' exotic plants from the rigors of the northern winter. This book traces the development of man's skill in creating and controlling an artificial climate from the period of Hans Sloane and Carl Linnaeus to the present and beyond." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE- DUST JACKET, Dust jacket protected with a clear plastic acid-free jacket.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine-. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1974. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book is in NF condition with trace rubbing to edges, light bumping to spine ends else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in NF condition with light rubbing to edges & covers, light bumping to spine ends else bright, intact and whole. ARN 50.06

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

MIT Press, 1974-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!