Architecture A to Z - Louis Hellman

"Hellman is a brilliant cartoonist and architect" – Private Eye

"Architecture's official satirist since the 1960s" – The Guardian on Louis Hellman

Louis Hellman's work is internationally renowned within the field of architecture and has enduring popularity with all divisions of the profession. In Architecture A to Z he uses the alphabet to provide an engaging guide through the architectural process and the entire range of factors which affect the development and design of buildings.

Hellman strikes a rare balance to provide a volume that is both humorous and thought–provoking. He does not look at architecture as an isolated discipline, but constantly places it in a social context. His cartoons are loaded with wit and give a unique insight into the field. Key topics covered include:
* Futurism

* Politics

* Zeitgeist
Fun as well as informative, Architecture A–Z will intrigue and delight all those with an interest in architecture and its development. It provides a light–hearted and yet comprehensive introduction to the world of architecture and architectural terminology.

Other works available by Louis Hellman:Archi–têtes: the Id in the Grid, Wiley–Academy, 1999, 0 471 98860 X

"...unique and humorous insight..." (Design Week, 6 December 2001)

"..Architecture A – Z is a wide reaching book that many would enjoy..a thoroughly enjoyable read however you look at it!" (M2 Communications, January 2002)

"..consistently entertaining.." (House Garden, March 2002)