Accompanies a landmark 8 part x 1 hour prime-time series on BBC2 to be screened in January 2008.. He covers all aspects of architecture - including beauty, power, paradise, pleasure, urban ideals and dreams. Dan's knowledgeable and entertaining observations make this a compelling but maverick history of architecture. Dan's previous book to accompany a BBC series - Around the World in 80 Treasures - sold more than 70,000 copies.
Dan Cruickshank is a regular presenter on the BBC best known for his popular BBC2 series which include Marvels of the Modern Age and The Lost World of Friese-Greene. He is one of Britain's leading architectural and historic building experts and is an active member of the Georgian Group and the Architectural Panel of the National Trust.Previous titles:Around the World in 80 Treasures (Bfmt Mar 06);Life in the Georgian City;What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us;Britain's Best Buildings
I think he might be a god, and if not then he's definitely part wizard. - THE GUARDIAN - Laura Solon On Dan CruickshankA lovely new series' something special'delightful' quite an itinerary, but the effect is unhurried ' and very beautiful. - THE DAILY MAIL (on the TV series)loveable presenter... Full of wonders beautiful to behold... a visual treat... This architectural odyssey is a pleasure to watch... so watchable. - RADIO TIMES (on the TV series)Watch and drool - THE GUARDIAN (on the TV series)sumptuous - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY (on the TV series)endearing' enthusiastic'''courageously puts himself in harm's way as he explores the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan.' - Independent (On Dan And The Series)plenty of wonders to behold - THE TIMES (on the TV series)
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