New Orleans

An Intimate Journey Through a City with Soul

Geoffrey H. Baker Photographed by Timothy Dunford

ISBN: 9781864707175

Publisher: The Images Publishing Group Territory: USA & Canada

Size: 7.75 in x 9.75 in Pages: 400

Illustrations: 350 color

Hardcover

• Adds a new dimension to the architectural guide by combining incisive analysis of the development of New Orleans' urban design context with beautiful color illustrations, as well as beautiful photos

• The book takes you on a vibrant pictorial tour of the city's innovative architecture, building interiors, cityscapes and photography by renowned photographer Timothy Dunford. His full-color, large-scale photographs showcase the city's atmospheric streets and boulevards, grand mansions and vibrant domestic residences, with close-ups of classical as well as modern architectural details

• Geoffrey H. Baker provides pertinent comparisons with historical references to New Orleans by other eminent writers, such as Mark Twain and others. Baker references and compares international cities with elements of New Orleans' urban development, architectural styles, and culture. He includes commentary on the Make it Right project, and HRH Prince Charles's work on Poundbury

• Covers topics ranging across architectural styles (balconies, shutters, courtyards, façades etc); indepth descriptions of key landmarks, including Saint Louis Cathedral, William Faulkner in Pirate's Alley, the atmospheric charms of the Vieux Careé, the Garden District, Rosa Park, Jackson Square; and the natural botanic elements of the city's flora, trees, parks, and greenery; and so much more