Beyond Archigram is the first study of the prehistory of digital representation to focus on the magazine Archigram; the magazine published in London irregularly between 1961 and 1970 and the name of the group that created it. Archigram is among the most significant phenomena to emerge in post-war architectural culture. The wired environments first advertised on its pages formulated an architectural vocabulary of metamorphosis and obsolescence that cross-pollinated industrial and digital technology at the same time as complex systems were becoming commercially available. Through archival; theoretical and visual analysis; Hadas Steiner explores the process through which this model was envisaged and disseminated within an international network of practitioners and shows how the assimilation of Archigram imagery set the course for the visual output of what are now commonplace tools in architectural practice. This book will provide a foundation for further inquiry into the integration of digital technology at every level of design.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Reference BookBy CharlieExcellent reference book with a great deal of information about the the various types of swords and the cultural importance of the sword. Well illustrated and an interesting read. Good resource information and additional resources identified. I contacted several of the resources as well as the author and found all to be very responsive and helpful. Unfortunately; as another reviewer noted; the editor did not do a very good job of proofreading and allowed the book to be printed with a number of errors that could have been easily corrected.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Content but Lots of TyposBy Thomas RavenAs others have mentioned; the component parts of this work are all excellent. From the photography to the in-depth analysis of Japanese sword making and the swords place in Japanese culture; everything is well done. So why couldnt the publisher be troubled to actually proofread the book?Its astonishing to me that such a high quality work can be eroded by the carelessness of a publisher. On a single reading I found so many typos that they became a distraction from the content. I feel that this particular edition (I bought the hardcover) was given short shrift by Tuttle. Thats a real tragedy considering the subject matter and the obvious care the author put into this work.The accompanying DVD provides some good "extras" similar to those found on movie releases. They left me wanting to see even more.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A GREAT BOOK.By Svein MagnussenThis is a beautiful book. I love just looking into it. Then reading about the history and background of this art is amazing.The work and love of sword craft is very special. The author has a great knowledge of what hes writing about.I never thought it could fetch my interest as it did.I really recommend this book. Just put it on your table and go back into it from time to time.Being a Norwegian its very exotic to read about a far away culture such as the japanese...I just had some knowledge about Samurais and their swords...I guess thats why this book caught my attention.Im glad i bought it.