Designing the seaside : architecture, society and nature / Fred Gray.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gray, Fred.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Seaside architecture--History.

Seaside architecture.

Seaside architecture--Great Britain--History.

Seaside resorts--History.

Seaside resorts.

Seaside resorts--Great Britain--History.

Great Britain--Social life and customs.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Surprisingly, the common notion of taking a seaside vacation has only existed since the eighteenth century, with a growing acceptance of the idea that fresh air and sea water are good for one's health. Since then, seaside resorts for all budgets have sprung up around the world. In Designing the Seaside, Fred Gray offers a richly illustrated history of seaside architecture and culture, from the smallest beach hut to the grandest hotels. Through over 400 illustrations that include historic photographs, pamphlets, guidebooks, postcards, and posters, Gray explores the changing

Contents:

Designing the Seaside Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1 Nature and Seaside Architecture; 2 Building the Seaside; 3 Representing the Edge; 4 The Seaside as Another Place; 5 Designing Resort Open Spaces; 6 Architecture for Sea and Beach; 7 FromBath House toWater Park; 8 Walking onWater; 9 Pavilions and Amusement Parks; 10 Sleeping by the Sea; References; Select bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo acknowledgements; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612450433

9781282450431

1282450433

9781861896377

1861896379

OCLC:

465014998