LEADER 02825nam 2200613Ia 450 001 9910866592803321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-282-45043-3 010 $a9786612450433 010 $a1-86189-637-9 035 $a(CKB)1000000000799115 035 $a(EBL)475103 035 $a(OCoLC)465014998 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000336630 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12069290 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000336630 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10282192 035 $a(PQKB)11282377 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC475103 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000799115 100 $a20060817d2006 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aDesigning the seaside $earchitecture, society and nature /$fFred Gray 210 $aLondon $cReaktion$d2006 215 $a1 online resource (338 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-86189-440-6 311 $a1-86189-274-8 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aDesigning the Seaside Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1 Nature and Seaside Architecture; 2 Building the Seaside; 3 Representing the Edge; 4 The Seaside as Another Place; 5 Designing Resort Open Spaces; 6 Architecture for Sea and Beach; 7 FromBath House toWater Park; 8 Walking onWater; 9 Pavilions and Amusement Parks; 10 Sleeping by the Sea; References; Select bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo acknowledgements; Index 330 $aSurprisingly, the common notion of taking a seaside vacation has only existed since the eighteenth century, with a growing acceptance of the idea that fresh air and sea water are good for one's health. Since then, seaside resorts for all budgets have sprung up around the world. In Designing the Seaside, Fred Gray offers a richly illustrated history of seaside architecture and culture, from the smallest beach hut to the grandest hotels. Through over 400 illustrations that include historic photographs, pamphlets, guidebooks, postcards, and posters, Gray explores the changing 606 $aSeaside architecture$xHistory 606 $aSeaside architecture$zGreat Britain$xHistory 606 $aSeaside resorts$xHistory 606 $aSeaside resorts$zGreat Britain$xHistory 607 $aGreat Britain$xSocial life and customs 615 0$aSeaside architecture$xHistory. 615 0$aSeaside architecture$xHistory. 615 0$aSeaside resorts$xHistory. 615 0$aSeaside resorts$xHistory. 676 $a720.941 676 $a720.94109146 700 $aGray$b Fred$01762896 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910866592803321 996 $aDesigning the seaside$94203070 997 $aUNINA