{"title":"Gavin Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eGavin Stamp\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned architectural historian and writer. Known for his deep understanding of architectural heritage, Stamp's work offers a unique window into the world of buildings and their cultural significance, particularly during transformative historical periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable books, \u003cstrong\u003eInterwar\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the fascinating era between the First and Second World Wars. In this period, architecture underwent rapid innovation and change, influenced by both artistic movements and the shifting social landscape. Stamp's insightful writing brings this dynamic era to life, showcasing its impact on the architectural realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGavin Stamp's publications are not only informative but also deeply engaging, making them an ideal addition to the collections of both architecture enthusiasts and anyone with a keen interest in arts and culture. Explore his works to gain a richer understanding of the stories buildings tell and their lasting legacy in our cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"interwar-by-gavin-stamp-9781800817401","title":"Interwar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegant, erudite and entertaining ... a superbly detailed picture of an architectural era\u003c\/em\u003e – The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA magnificent monument in itself to a fine architectural writer\u003c\/em\u003e – Simon Heffer, Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBritish architecture between the wars is most famous for the rise of modernism - the flat roofs, clean lines and concrete of the Isokon flats in Hampstead and the Penguin Pool at London Zoo - but the reality was far more diverse. As the modernists came of age and the traditionalists began to decline, there arose a rich variety of styles and tastes in Britain and across the empire, a variety that reflected the restless zeitgeist of the years before the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of his death in 2017, Gavin Stamp, one of Britain's leading architectural critics, was at work on a deeply considered account of British architecture in the interwar period, correcting what he saw as the skewed view of earlier historians who were unable to see past modernism. Beginning with a survey of the modern movement after the armistice, \u003cem\u003eInterwar\u003c\/em\u003e untangles the threads that link lesser-known movements like the Egyptian revival with the enduring popularity of the Tudorbethan, to chronicle one of Britain's most dynamic architectural periods. The result is more than an architectural history - it is the portrait of a changing nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an account of the period that still shapes much of Britain's towns and cities, Gavin Stamp's final work is the definitive history of British architecture between the Great War and the Blitz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340872237292,"sku":"9781800817401","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4274103482829.jpg?v=1772173763"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gavin-stamp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}