Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Author: Burt Chernow

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-02-15

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780312280741

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For forty years, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the husband-and-wife team behind countless headline-grabbing art projects all over the world, have been challenging our view of the world - natural or man-made - by giving us wrapped creations of dizzying magnitude and daring beauty, such as 'Surrounded Islands', which consisted of enveloping eleven islands with seven square miles of hot pink material. This is the first fully authorised biography of these celebrated and controversial artists, illustrated with 50 b/w photos and one 16-page colour photo insert.

The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower

Author: Benjamin Peyrel

Publisher: La Martiniere/Abrams

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781419744297

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The official book of the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world At 1,063 feet (324 meters) high, the Tower is a symbol--of Paris and of France, and of modernity. Since its creation in 1889, the Eiffel Tower has been hailed as a feat of architectural and engineering prowess, one that still reflects the best of what France has to offer the world. Known in France as the "Dame de Fer," or "Iron Lady," the Tower is the embodiment of a Parisian woman: seductive and always superbly dressed to impress the 6 million visitors she receives each year. This beautiful two-sided book celebrates the dual identity of the Tower: It opens from one side to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the technical aspects of the monument, and from the other side to show off the star herself, the Tower as an icon of France, an inspiration to artists and designers, a symbol of peace and freedom, and so much more.

Where Is the Eiffel Tower?
Where Is the Eiffel Tower?

Author: Dina Anastasio

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-05-16

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 0451533852

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Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world! When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower. Today it seems impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, which greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it. This book, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations.

Eiffel's Tower
Eiffel's Tower

Author: Jill Jonnes

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-04-30

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 1101052511

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The story of the world-famous monument and the extraordinary world’s fair that introduced it, by the author of Conquering Gotham and Urban Forests In this first general history of the Eiffel Tower in English, Jill Jonnes-acclaimed author of Conquering Gotham-offers an eye- opening look not only at the construction of one of the modern world's most iconic structures, but also the epochal event that surrounded its arrival as a wonder of the world. In this marvelously entertaining portrait of Belle Époque France, fear and loathing over Eiffel's brash design share the spotlight with the celebrities that made the 1889 Exposition Universelle an event to remember-including Buffalo Bill and his sharpshooter Annie Oakley, Thomas Edison, and artists Whistler, Gauguin, and van Gogh. Eiffel's Tower is a richly textured portrait of an era at the dawn of modernity, reveling in the limitless promise of the future.

Murder on the Eiffel Tower
Murder on the Eiffel Tower

Author: Claude Izner

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2009-09-15

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 142995311X

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Murder on the Eiffel Tower is painstakingly researched, an effortless evocation of the glorious City of Light, and an exciting opening to a promising series featuring Victor Legris. The brand-new, shiny Eiffel Tower is the pride and glory of the 1889 World Exposition. But one sunny afternoon, as visitors are crowding the viewing platforms, a woman collapses and dies on this great Paris landmark. Can a bee sting really be the cause of death? Or is there a more sinister explanation? Enter young bookseller Victor Legris. Present on the tower at the time of the incident, and appalled by the media coverage of the occurrence, he is determined to find out what actually happened. In this dazzling evocation of late nineteenth-century Paris, we follow Victor as his investigation takes him all over the city and he suspects an ever-changing list of possible perpetrators. Could mysterious Kenji Mori, his surrogate father and business partner at the bookstore Legris operates, be involved in the crime? Why are beautiful Russian illustrator Tasha and her colleagues at the newly launched sensationalist newspaper Passepartout always up-to-date in their reporting? And what will Legris do when the deaths begin to multiply and he is caught in a race against time? Winner of the prestigious Michel Lebrun French Thriller Prize

What's So Great About the Eiffel Tower?
What's So Great About the Eiffel Tower?

Author: Jonathan Glancey

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780679198

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Why do we find the idea of a multi-colored Parthenon so shocking today? Why was the Eiffel Tower such a target for hatred when it was first built? Is the Sagrada Família a work of genius or kitsch? Why has Le Corbusier, one of the greatest of all architects, been treated as a villain? This book examines the critical legacy of both well known and either forgotten or underappreciated highpoints in the history of world architecture. Through 70 engaging, thought-provoking, and often amusing debates, Jonathan Glancey invites readers to take a fresh look at the reputations of the masterpieces and great architects in history. You may never look at architecture in the same way again!

Gustave Eiffel's Spectacular Idea
Gustave Eiffel's Spectacular Idea

Author: Sharon Katz Cooper

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1479571369

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"Discusses the creation of the Eiffel Tower and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--

The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower

Author: Gaston Tissandier

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-10-31

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781480192300

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A comprehensive period account of the background and construction of the Eiffel Tower by French scientist and editor Gaston Tissandier (1843 - 1899). Includes 1889 introductory handwritten letter by M. Gustave Eiffel. Copiously illustrated. Handier than the free PDFs on the web, this historical reprint you can hold, bookmark, highlight and shelve. An inexpensive imperative for any history buff.

Engineering the Eiffel Tower
Engineering the Eiffel Tower

Author: Janet Slingerland

Publisher: Core Library

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781680789508

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The Eiffel Tower, built for a World's Fair in 1889, has become a permanent symbol of the city of Paris, France. Engineering the Eiffel Tower introduces readers to its designer, Gustave Eiffel, shows how workers assembled the gigantic tower, and looks at how maintenance crews keep it standing today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.