Sticks and Stones

by Lewis Mumford

Book Overview

Great classic of American cultural history and important study of American architecture and civilization, still stimulating in its sweep and insights. Discusses the early New England towns, vernacular... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048620202X
• ISBN13: 9780486202020
• Release Date: June 1955
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 113 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

The 29th century's contribution to the Humanities

Toward the end of the college course "Introduction to the Humanities", Louis Mumford's book "Sticks and Stones" appeared on the reading required list. It was our introduction to the world of modern architecture, to Frank Lloyd Wright and other glorious makers of modern architecture. Tonight on Public Television he appeared to comment on the Brooklyn Bridge. It has been 66 years since I heard his name, but his comments are timeless. The book "Sticks and Stones" is not only a tribute to modern architecture, but also a historical landmark in the development of architecture.