Wim Meulenkamp Livres

A UK architect and a Dutch art historian present a color-illustrated history of brickwork design, materials, and construction in architecture, from the Parthenon and medieval cathedrals to contemporary home and public buildings worldwide. Includes a glossary of terms. 9-3/4 x 10-7/8. Originally published by Breslich & Foss Ltd., London. Distributed in the US by Sterling. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Illustrated gift book giving the history behind some of Britain's best-loved follies and garden buildings.

Follies are buildings which are fun-loving, engaging, whimsical. The result of 20 years of joint research, this book offers a guide to Britain''s follies and their close relatives, grottoes and garden buildings.'