architects

Architect Lee Morris, having inherited part ownership in the Stratton Park racecourse, would like to see the complex restored to its former glory, but instead he finds himself in the middle of a violent struggle among the other heirs that poses a threat to his life.

With its striking illustrations, innovative cross-section pages and mind-boggling facts, this new title in the brand new Inside Eye series lets you see the modern world's extraordinary buildings. Featuring plenty of astounding information about construction techniques, building materials and stories behind these miracles of iron, steel and glass.

Examines the life of twentieth-century architect Frank Lloyd Wright, discussing his Wisconsin childhood, and following the development of his career.

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an architect, discussing the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career.

In 1886, when the son of respected New York architect John Cross finds himself deeply in debt to a notorious gang that rules the underworld of the city, his father must help the gang pull off a robbery with his intimate knowledge of the city's mansions and museums. But as Cross's skills become more valuable to the gang, his life hangs in a delicate balance.

In the fifteenth century, an Indian boy named Jahan brings the sultan of Istanbul a white elephant named Chota as a gift. Jahan becomes Chota's trainer, but quickly proves his aptitude for architecture and is taken as apprentice to Mimar Sinan. Together with Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other laborers, Jahan begins working on some of the most beautiful buildings of the Ottoman empire--but in the process makes enemies and is caught up in schemes of intrigue and secrecy.

Have you ever seen an empty lot and wondered what it would take to build something on it?.

In graphic novel format look at the life and career of twentieth-century master builder Robert Moses.