Behind Facades

London: Hazar, 1995. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. A large format volume of 80 pages. In the book the reader is treated to an exclusive view of five of the world's architectural treasures, each a differnt building type - a cathedral, a palace, a theatre, a castle and a residence. At the turn of a page, magnificent facades open to reveal stunningly splendid interiors. Meticulously detailed panoramic illustrations present, at a glance, the defining architectural features of each. St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome; Buckingham Palace, London; The Paris Opera (now Opéra Garnier), Paris; King Ludwig's Castle (Neuschwanstein), Bavaria; Monticello, Virginia, U.S.A. (home of President Thomas Jefferson). In addition to the foldout double gatefolds, the book includes a wealth of full-colour photographs and specially commissioned cross-sections, drawings and floor plans - more than 100 in all. Complementing this visual feast is authoritative text illuminating the history of each building, with revealing anecdotes about the people and events involved in their creation. 3. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.