Under Ground
Subways and Metros of the World
$57.29
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2016
Summary
A visual tour of an amazing world beneath our streets. These days, a subway is an integral part of a city’s heritage and a key feature of the urban landscape used by passengers. But subways are also full of history and art. They reflect a city’s personality and its past and future, and are worthy of exploration, even for those not boarding a train. It’s safe to say that a great many subways have overcome a reputation for unpleasant shadiness. Under Ground is a tour of the most fascinating s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770858114 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1770858113 |
| Author: | Catherine Zerdoun |
| Publisher: | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2016 |
| Weight: | 1.37kg |
| Dimensions: | 273mm x 248mm x 21mm |
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Critics Review
With historical and contemporary photographs, and graphics of subway facts and time lines, this coffee-table style book is highly recommended for all readership levels and libraries collecting in the areas of urban development, art and architecture, or the history of technology. Highly recommended. All readers. – K. D. Winward * Choice *Depending on your city’s public transit system you might be left desperately jealous after seeing some of the stations featured in this book. – Mark Medley * Globe and Mail *
About The Author
Catherine Zerdoun
Catherine Zerdoun is a historian and journalist who is a regular contributor to books and magazines. She has worked for Hachette Group, Michelin, Arthaud and National Geographic.
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