{"product_id":"sir-edwin-lutyens-britains-greatest-architect-9781739731434","title":"Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's Greatest Architect?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eSir Edwin Lutyens was a twentieth-century architect known for his Edwardian country houses, war memorials, and Viceroys House in New Delhi. He was shy but charismatic, hiding his personality behind puns and jokes. This biography provides a new perspective on his life and work. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 May 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Triglyph Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was a renowned architect of the 20th century, known for his Edwardian country houses adorned with enchanting gardens. These houses captivated clients with their charm and wit, leaving a lasting impression. After the war, Lutyens designed war memorials that expressed the deep sorrow of a grieving nation. In New Delhi, the Viceroys House, or Rashtrapati Bhavan, surpassed Versailles in size. His unfinished Liverpool Cathedral was destined to rival St. Peters in Rome in grandeur. Despite his shy demeanor, Lutyens possessed an inner depth, often referred to as a mysticism. This captivating and stylish short biography offers a fresh perspective on this most charismatic architect, incorporating new research that sheds light on his remarkable life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 594g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 x 222 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781739731434\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clive Aslet","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46016823132410,"sku":"9781739731434","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1715976848645_book.jpg?v=1716131139","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/sir-edwin-lutyens-britains-greatest-architect-9781739731434","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}