Book description
The most up-to-date account of the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh's masterwork
The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art is a monument of international significance in the history of architecture and design. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), its soaring studios and atmospheric spaces would…
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1 author picked The Mack as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art suffered two horrible fires, in 2014 and 2018. Nearly everything was lost. But Dr. Robyne Calvert, a cultural historian and Mackintosh expert, poured her mind, heart, and soul into a massive book that is much more readable than you might expect. After reading this, I felt as if I had spent time in The Mack myself, even though I never physically have.
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