Since its original publication in 1978; Delirious New York has attained mythic status. Back in print in a newly designed edition; this influential cultural; architectural; and social history of New York is even more popular; selling out its first printing on publication. Rem Koolhaas's celebration and analysis of New York depicts the city as a metaphor for the incredible variety of human behavior. At the end of the nineteenth century; population; information; and technology explosions made Manhattan a laboratory for the invention and testing of a metropolitan lifestyle -- "the culture of congestion" -- and its architecture. "Manhattan;" he writes; "is the 20th century's Rosetta Stone . . . occupied by architectural mutations (Central Park; the Skyscraper); utopian fragments (Rockefeller Center; the U.N. Building); and irrational phenomena (Radio City Music Hall)." Koolhaas interprets and reinterprets the dynamic relationship between architecture and culture in a number of telling episodes of New York's history; including the imposition of the Manhattan grid; the creation of Coney Island; and the development of the skyscraper. Delirious New York is also packed with intriguing and fun facts and illustrated with witty watercolors and quirky archival drawings; photographs; postcards; and maps. The spirit of this visionary investigation of Manhattan equals the energy of the city itself.
#2750318 in Books State House Press 1995-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.86 x 6.45 x 9.34l; 2.38 #File Name: 1880510294512 pages
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Good BookBy A CustomerThe title of this book is somewhat deceptive; in that this is not a history of the entire Confederate Partisan Ranger Corps. Rather; this is a good book that recounts the organization of Johnson's 10th Kentucky Cavalry; the little known actions that took place in Western Kentucky during 1862; and the service of the unit under General John Hunt Morgan. One of the good points of the book is that Johnson included not only his own memoirs; but war accounts written by several other members of the command. Another good point is the inclusion of a roster of the men who served under Johnson's command. A very good book for those interested in Confederate Cavalry and Partisan Ranger units.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army: MemoirsBy JV JordanAt first I thought this book was merely a grandiose tale but as I began to research General Johnson I could not disprove any of the text. Further I found that General Johnson was even bolder; braver; and a much better leader than he claims. A wonderful book for anyone who follows the Civil War in Kentucky; Tennesse; Indiana; and Ohio.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. this book is a great recording of historyBy A Customerthis book has immense historical value. it has prisoner accounts of camp treatment. it has step by step accounts of escape attempts. and best yet; my ggggrandfather is in it.
