{"product_id":"frederic-chaubin-stone-age-ancient-castles-of-europe","title":"Frédéric Chaubin. Stone Age. Ancient Castles of Europe","description":"Follow photographer Frédéric Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, Stone Age presents the history and architecture of the most dramatic medieval castles of the continent in an unprecedented collection.\nBuilding on the success of his foray into Soviet design with CCCP, Chaubin once again documents the afterlife of highly rational structures that seem out of place in a modern-day world. Precursors of Brutalism, these castles value function over form and epitomize the raw materials and shapes that would go on to define so much of architectural history.\nShot on film with a Linhof view camera, the collection is the outcome of five years of travel and investigation. Complete with a practical map and explanatory essay, its castles tell the story of 400 years, unfolding through the feudal Middle Ages into the 15th century.\nA photographic study of decay as much as endurance, Stone Age traces the history of some of these singular structures that continue to enchant their audiences today and that occupy a distinct, mystical place in our collective imagination.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 3836585014\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.3836585014.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Chaubin, Frederic\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. May have some markings or highlighting. Used copies may not include access codes or Cd's. Slight bending may be present.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54262785409329,"sku":"GBV.3836585014.G","price":42.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/3836585014-0.jpg?v=1779312354","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/frederic-chaubin-stone-age-ancient-castles-of-europe","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}