Nathan Silver Bücher

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.

When this book first appeared in 1972, it heralded a new era in architecture and design, moving beyond the rigid doctrines of modernism. Charles Jencks and Nathan Silver presented a manifesto for a generation that embraced improvisation and resourcefulness to tackle real-world challenges. The book quickly became a DIY guide for disillusioned citizens of the 1970s, introducing the term "adhocism" into the design lexicon and establishing it as a cult classic. Now re-released, it includes new reflections by Jencks and Silver on four decades of adhocism, along with fresh illustrations highlighting its ongoing relevance. Adhocism has always existed, exemplified by figures like Robinson Crusoe, who improvised tools from his surroundings. As a design principle, it encourages everyday creativity—transforming a bottle into a candleholder or a tractor seat into a chair. More broadly, adhocism influences various activities, from play to architecture and political movements. Engagingly written and richly illustrated with examples from diverse fields, the book advocates for a focus on practical solutions over strict adherence to rules, emphasizing that problem-solving often arises from trial and error rather than sudden insights.

When it was first published in 1968, the critically acclaimed LOST NEW YORK became an instant classic for the way it reawakened a lost city. Now expanded and updated, with 118 new photographs, the book reveals a fresh, true picture of New York as it has lived and grown, with startling reminders of how much that has vanished remains part of us. From the grandeur of the old Metropolitan Opera and Pennsylvania Station to the fabulous lost night clubs of 52nd Street and Harlem, from the opulence of the old Vanderbilt mansions to the Madison Square Garden rooftop where architect Stanford White was shot, this is both a unique testament to New York's past and a story of the vitality that makes the city continue to connect with us. Illustrated with rare and stunning photographs and marked by engaging, lively text, this new edition of LOST NEW YORK provides a unique and unforgettable look at the places in New York that are no more. Beyond that, it evokes the significant moments in time and memory that make us reflect on our passions about change and the reasons we remain concerned about the future of cities.

Risk is embedded in almost every corner of the popular culture we consume; its hidden exposure is a new version of disaster capitalism. No Dice explores the messy world of gambling, addiction and risk that we encounter daily, from childhood through adulthood, to ask - is it worth the risk? And more so, do we even know what risks we're taking?