Customer Reviews:
 Really beautiful November 23, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this book online after reading a rave review in 'The Guardian'. Jonathon Glancey was right when he pointed out that these books tend to either be attractive or informative but that this triumphs in both regards. It is both well written and exquistely photographed. The categories are well ordered and its range is quite phenomenal; eveything from the Flatiron building to the temples of Pagan to Iranian Moques and great Russian buildings. A masterpiece.
Magnificent October 12, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a surprisingly fascinating book on a subject I would never have previously considered. The text is concise and seemingly very learned, and the photographs are out of this world. I am particularly interested to see the excellant coverage given to little known but very fascinating structures such as The Tomb of The Saminids in Bukhara and the wonderful temples of Pagan.
The Glory of Brick, a world history January 7, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a fascinating book on a neglected topic. The photographs are ravishingly beautiful and haunting.The well produced and presented text introduces its subject in a way which can be appreciated by expert and layperson alike. The wonderful Images live in the memory. An ideal gift for a valued friend
Great pictures, great text, beautiful book January 1, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
After reading favourable reviews by architectural critics, I was pleased to find that this book exceeded my expectations. The book is an authoritative history of the use of world’s oldest building material. Despite its massive size, it is easy to read and covers a lot of ground, from the origins of the brick in mud-bricks in the Near East to the modern day. The clearly written text is complemented by sumptuous colour photographs. For these reasons, it stands out.This book certainly opened my eyes to the variety of buildings in which brick has been used and introduced many that I would like to visit myself. It makes you look at the world in a whole new way. It not only covers the shows the wide range of design possibilities but also the practical aspects of building in brick. For the serious student, there is an illustrated glossary at the end. A fascinating book for both students and laymen alike.
Brick December 10, 2003
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Simply the most superbly photographed book I have ever seen. Sumptuous, exquisite and beautiful.
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