{"product_id":"frederic-chaubin-stone-age-45th-ed-9783754401255","title":"Frédéric Chaubin. Stone Age. 45th Ed.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow photographer Frédéric Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, \u003cem\u003eStone Age. Ancient Castles of Europe\u003c\/em\u003e presents the history and architecture of the most dramatic medieval castles of the continent in an unprecedented collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of his foray into Soviet design with \u003cem\u003eCCCP\u003c\/em\u003e, Chaubin once again documents the afterlife of highly rational structures that seem out of place in a modern-day world. Precursors of Brutalism, these castles value function over form and epitomise the raw materials and shapes that would go on to define so much of architectural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShot on film with a Linhof view camera, the collection is the outcome of five years of travel and investigation. Complete with a practical map and explanatory essay, its castles tell the story of 400 years, unfolding through the feudal Middle Ages into the 15th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA photographic study of decay as much as endurance, \u003cem\u003eStone Age\u003c\/em\u003e traces the history of some of these singular structures that continue to enchant their audiences today and that occupy a distinct, mystical place in our collective imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362587525356,"sku":"9783754401255","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/538303b9339d07f94253d4a4b1cca776.jpg?v=1772937481","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/frederic-chaubin-stone-age-45th-ed-9783754401255","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}