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Books by Charles Jencks
  | | Adhocism(Updated) The Case for Improvisation (The MIT Press) by Charles Jencks, Nathan Silver Paperback, 248 Pages, Published 2013 by The Mit Press ISBN-13: 978-0-262-51844-4, ISBN: 0-262-51844-9 "When this book first appeared in 1972, it was part of the spirit that would define a new architecture and design era--a new way of thinking ready to move beyond the purist doctrines and formal models of modernism. Charles Jencks and Nathan Silver's book was a manifesto for a generation that took pleasure in doing things ad hoc, using materials at hand to solve real-world pr ..." |
 | | The Story of Post-Modernism(1st Edition) Five Decades of the Ironic, Iconic and Critical in Architecture by Charles Jencks Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2011 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-470-68895-3, ISBN: 0-470-68895-5 "In The Story of Post–Modernism, Charles Jencks, the authority on Post–Modern architecture and culture, provides the defining account of Post–Modern architecture from its earliest roots in the early 60s to the present day. By breaking the narrative into seven distinct chapters, which are both chronological and overlapping, Jencks charts the ebb and flow of the movement, the peaks and troughs of different ideas and themes. The book i ..." |
 | | Critical Modernism(5th Edition) Where is Post-Modernism Going What is Post-Modernism by Charles Jencks Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2007 by Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-470-03010-3, ISBN: 0-470-03010-0 "After developing for thirty years as a movement in the arts, after being disputed and celebrated, Post-Modernism has become an integral part of the cultural landscape. In this witty overview, Charles Jencks, the first to write a book defining the subject, argues that the movement is one more reaction from within modernism critical of its shortcomings. The unintended consequences of modernisation, such as the terrorist debacle and global ..." |
 | | What Is Post-Modernism?(3rd Edition) by Charles Jencks Paperback, Published 1989 by Academy Editions Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-312-03988-2, ISBN: 0-312-03988-3 |
 | | Architecture today(1st Edition) by Charles Jencks, William Chaitkin Hardcover, 359 Pages, Published 1982 by H.N. Abrams ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-0669-3, ISBN: 0-8109-0669-4 "An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 359 pages; Description: 359 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Includes index. Bibliography: p. 336-337. Subjects: Architecture, Modern --20th century. Summary: We are living in one of the most creative and controversial periods in architectural history. With ..." |
 | | Bizarre Architecture(1st Edition) by Charles Jencks Paperback, Published 1979 by Rizzoli ISBN-13: 978-0-8478-0222-7, ISBN: 0-8478-0222-1 "Bound in the publisher's original illustrated wraps. Lightly rubbed at the extremities. Profusely illustrated throughout in color." |
 | | Millennium Architecture(1st Edition) (Architectural Design) by Maggie Toy, Charles Jencks Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2000 by Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-471-72024-9, ISBN: 0-471-72024-0 "Millennium Architecture: the Sacred versus the Secular The Year 2000 celebrations have forced Britain and most of the world to ask the fundamental question: who are we? The answers, debated in this issue, are both scandalous and interesting. Millennium Architecture holds the mirror up to society in light of the money pumped into the Millennium projects through the National Lottery. It shows culture to be, in spite of lip service to Chri ..." |
 | | The Iconic Building(1st Edition) by Charles Jencks, Jenck's Charles Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2005 by Rizzoli ISBN-13: 978-0-8478-2756-5, ISBN: 0-8478-2756-9 "Charles Jencks, the leading architectural critic and writer, takes on "trendiness" in architecture: namely the rise of the "iconic building," instantly famous and distinctively recognizable structures like Norman Foster's "Gherkin" in London or Daniel Libeskind's Ground Zero designs in New York. Although there have always been buildings built to be instant icons such as palaces and cathedrals, Jencks sees this latest trend as being fu ..." |
 | | The New Paradigm in Architecture(1st Edition) The Language of Postmodernism by Charles Jencks, Nathan Silver Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2002 by Yale University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-300-09513-5, ISBN: 0-300-09513-9 "The story of a movement that changed the face of architecture over the last 40 years of the 20th century. Starting with the counter culture of the 1960s and the call for a complex urbanism by Jane Jacobs and a complex architecture by Robert Venturi, it shows how such demands started to be realized by the 1990s in a new and complex architecture aided by computer design. Often curved, warped and fractal in shape, it is more convivial, sen ..." |
 | | What is Post-Modernism(4th Edition) by Charles Jencks Paperback, 81 Pages, Published 1996 by Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-428-7, ISBN: 1-85490-428-0 "Provides a lucid exposition of Post-Modernism in art and architecture. This book clarifies a tradition that is thriving but still very much misunderstood. The reader is presented with many examples of art and architecture appropriate to Post-Modernism as well as being introduced to the history which preceded it, facilitating a much clearer understanding of the overall concept and initiating a thirst for more." |
 | | Language of Post-Modern Architecture 5(5th Edition) by Charles Jencks Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 1988 by Rizzoli ISBN-13: 978-0-8478-0900-4, ISBN: 0-8478-0900-5 "Combining a theoretical treatment of the architectural language with a record of the Post-Modern movement at six different stages in its history, this book defines Post-Modernism in architecture. The buildings of Robert Venturi and Michael Graves, among others, are featured." |
 | | Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture(2nd Edition) by Charles Jencks, Karl Kropf Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2006 by Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-470-01469-1, ISBN: 0-470-01469-5 "The second half of the 20th Century witnessed an outburst of theories and manifestoes that explored the possibilities of architecture: it's language, evolution and social relevance. The many 'crises in architecture' and emerging urban and ecological problems questioned the current orthodoxy: Modernism was criticised, questioned and overthrown, only to be extended, subverted and revivified. The result was a cascade of new theories, justi ..." |
 | | Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture(1st Edition) by Charles Jencks, Karl Kropf, Jencks /. Kropf Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 1997 by Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-471-97687-5, ISBN: 0-471-97687-3 "The last forty years have seen an outburst of theories and manifestoes which explore the possibilities of architecture: its language, evolution and social relevance. With many ′crises in architecture′ and the obvious urban and ecological problems, Modernism has been criticised, questioned, overthrown, extended, subverted and revivified – not a peaceful time for architectural thought and production. The result has been a cascade of new t ..." |
 | | The Garden of Cosmic Speculation(1st Edition) by Charles. Gardening. Jencks Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2005 by Frances Lincoln ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-2538-1, ISBN: 0-7112-2538-9 |
 | | Critical Modernism(5th Edition) Where is Post-Modernism Going What is Post-Modernism by Charles Jencks Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2007 by Academy Press ISBN-13: 978-0-470-03011-0, ISBN: 0-470-03011-9 "After developing for thirty years as a movement in the arts, after being disputed and celebrated, Post-Modernism has become an integral part of the cultural landscape. In this witty overview, Charles Jencks, the first to write a book defining the subject, argues that the movement is one more reaction from within modernism critical of its shortcomings. The unintended consequences of modernisation, such as the terrorist debacle and global ..." |
 | | Art Spaces(1st Edition) Scottish Parliament by Charles Jencks, Charles Jenkins Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2007 by Scala Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-85759-379-2, ISBN: 1-85759-379-0 "This book explores the greatest building project in recent Scottish history - the new Scottish Parliament. Conceived by Enric Miralles of Barcelona the building has already caused much controversy with the rich complexity of its design. It echoes not only upturned boats and a spray of green leaves connected by twigs but, when viewed from above a shimmering shoal of fish.Despite delays, the Scottish Parliament has emerged a triumphant mo ..." |
 | | Le Corbusier(1st Edition) And the Continual Revolution in Architecture by Charles Jencks, Le Corbusier Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2000 by The Monacelli Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58093-077-2, ISBN: 1-58093-077-8 "Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier dominated twentieth-century architecture much the way Picasso dominated painting. His outstanding achievements, his vision of a harmonious machine civilization, his paintings, drawings, sculpture, architecture, city planning, and writing together compose a portrait of the architect as "protean creator." Le Corbusier and the Continual Revolution in Architecture is a fascinating study of this genius. ..." |
 | | Architecture 2000 and Beyond(1st Edition) by Charles Jencks Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2000 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-0-471-49534-5, ISBN: 0-471-49534-4 "This classic of prediction, written in 1969, has now been brought up to date, the prophecies judges, and the omens extended to 2030.The success rate of Jencks' forecasts and his method of combining expert prediction with structural analysis make this book an important contribution to the art of conjecture. Not only did he predict the a series of innovations that have changed the world, such as the Internet, but he identified six main ar ..." |
 | | Delete The Architecture of the Jumping Universe A Polemic(Updated) How Complexity Science is Changing Architecture and Culture by Charles Jencks Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1997 by John Wiley & Sons ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-486-7, ISBN: 1-85490-486-8 "In a revised and updated version of his besteller, Charles Jencks brings readers up to date on the progress of many of the projects discussed. He also includes a number of new projects by some of today's most prominent architects. Over time, and based on many discussions with others, Jencks has formed a new conclusion of how Chaos Theory and Complexity Science are affecting architecture and the environment. Illustrated." |
 | | The Architecture of the Jumping Universe(1st Edition) by Charles Jencks Paperback, 177 Pages, Published 1995 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-1-85490-406-5, ISBN: 1-85490-406-X "This text discusses the basic ideas of complexity and chaos theories and presents many examples of architecture based on these ideas in the work of leading architects - Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano, Charles Correa and Itsuko Hasegawa - along with ecological and organic designs. Charles Jenck's own recent work is used to illustrate concepts in physics and an architecture based on waves and twists. This work both advocates and ..." |
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