Dream worlds architecture and entertainment

Dream worlds architecture and entertainment

"Dream Worlds traces the idea of architecture as entertainment from its early incarnations to the late twentieth century and architainment's dramatic expansion. It examines our desire for escapism and explores places like Las Vegas, Disney World, and the Mall of America that reflect our ho...

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Main Authors: Herwig, Oliver (Author), Holzherr, Florian (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Munich New York Prestel Verlag 2006
Subjects:
Amusements
Architecture and recreation
Fantastic architecture
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Summary:"Dream Worlds traces the idea of architecture as entertainment from its early incarnations to the late twentieth century and architainment's dramatic expansion. It examines our desire for escapism and explores places like Las Vegas, Disney World, and the Mall of America that reflect our hopes and dreams for a better life. Architecture built for pure pleasure develops at a breathtaking pace-and there seems to be no end to this trend. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:157 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 156)
ISBN:3791332201
9783791332208

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