Ancient English Cathedrals by Mark Mills

Ancient English Cathedrals by Mark Mills

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Containing many engravings and ground plans, this guidebook to the ancient cathedrals of England features interesting facts and stories, and is written by a stonemason and letter carver.

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Ancient English Cathedrals by Mark Mills

Perhaps the most awe-inspiring structures ever built in these isles, ancient cathedrals continue to exude spiritual force and architectural magic many centuries after their incredible design and construction. This book, by monumental mason, letterer and fire-fighter Mark Mills is beautifully illustrated with rare fine engravings, and carefully printed on the highest quality papers. Here is the amazing story of the cathedrals, told through the exquisite examples of old England. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
Mark Mills is a monumental mason, a letterer, and a fire fighter, occasionally lecturing in gilding at the Prince's Foundation, London. He lives in Southend. This is his first book.
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ISBN 13 9781904263418
ISBN 10 1904263410
Title Ancient English Cathedrals
Author Mark Mills
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Wooden Books
Year published 2006-02-15
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.