NEWSLETTER 44 / SEPTEMBER 2008 Uitgeverij 010 Publishers
		about 010 archive how to order shopping basket bookshops all titles forthcoming titles recent titles special offers last copies! architecture urbanism design art				NEWSLETTER 44 / SEPTEMBER 2008 A centenarian, a nomination, and lots of new books: a genuinely festive month this month! BOOK LAUNCH: CHAIRS You are cordially invited to the official launch of the catalogue of the Chairs collection of the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology. The latest acquisition for this collection is shown here in public for the first time, and dean Wytze Patijn will be ceremoniously presented with the first copy of the book. Book launch: Chairs, Ketelhuis, Zuidplantsoen 2, Delft, Thursday 2 October 2008, 17.00. * Chairs. Catalogue of the Delft Faculty of Architecture Collection Otakar Mácel, Sander Woertman, Charlotte van Wijk / English / ISBN 978 90 6450 619 2 / euro 24.50 Dutch edition: Stoelen/ ISBN 978 90 6450 664 2 Click here for more information. PARTY: 100 YEARS ACADEMIE VAN BOUWKUNST Just a few more days and the Amsterdam Academie van Bouwkunst (Academy of Building) will celebrate its anniversary with large-scale festivities to which you are also invited: - 3 October: alumni day with a book launch and an exhibition opening by Job Cohen, Mayor of Amsterdam, at 17.00 - 4 October: symposium and Party of the Century - 5 October: excursions in Amsterdam. Be taken around by Cees Dam, Jord den Hollander, Ronald Hooft or Yttje Feddes. Exhibitions: - 30 August - 25 October: City out of school in Arcam - 3 October - 28 November: Graduation projects 1908-2008, in Zuiderkerk More information and enrolment at academievanbouwkunst.nl.  * Academie van Bouwkunst Amsterdam 1908-2008 Dave Wendt / Dutch / ISBN 978 90 6450 668 0 / euro 34.50 to be published 3 October 2008 Click here for more information. DISCUSSION: THE CHINESE DREAM The book The Chinese Dream is the basis of a full evening programme in V2_: three lectures that review current developments in China from an architectural, economic and social point of view, after which a panel consisting of the Crimson Architectural Historians Wouter Vanstiphout and Annuska Pronkhorst, and the TCD authors Adrian Hornsby, Neville Mars and Martijn de Waal will discuss the topics raised with the general public. On this same evening, Crimson will introduce their study on new cities. You are also cordially invited to this event. Those who already have other plans can view the lectures either live or later at live.v2.nl. Book launch: The Chinese Dream, V2_, Institute for the Unstable Media, Eendrachtsstraat 10, Rotterdam, Wednesday 8 October 2008, 20.00-00.00. Admission: free. Check v2.nl.  * The Chinese Dream. A Society under Construction DCF, Neville Mars and Adrian Hornsby / English-Chinese / ISBN 978 90 6450 652 9 / euro 49.50 - 'A manifesto for architecture to reassert its role amid forces that have seemingly pushed it to its margins.' Architectural Record - 'The introduction, like an excellent editorial, catapults the reader into the extraordinary context of China.' Architecture Today - 'Splendidly realistic photographic reports.' De Groene Amsterdammer Click here for more information. 010 AUTHORS IN VENICE Venice is currently completely devoted to architecture. Work by various 010 authors can be seen at the architecture biennial (open until 23 November 2008): - 2012 architects show their Superuse, the film, for which architecture lover and actor Brad Pitt supplied the voice-over. 010 published the book of the same name last year. - Malkit Shoshan can be viewed in the Italian pavilion with FAST (the Foundation for Achieving Seamless Territory). Malkit is the compiler of the Atlas of the Conflict. Israel-Palestine, about which you can read more in our coming October catalogue. - Observatorium, with its submission entitled Pausa, will participate in the Experimental Architecture exhibition. You can also read more about its book, Time in Design, in our forthcoming catalogue. - Been and gone: the book launch of The Model and its Architecture (volume 4 of the Delft School of Design Series on Architecture and Urbanism), and the presentation of the first copy of the Chairs book to Ronald Plasterk, Minister of Education, Culture and Science. Both events have already taken place.  Biennale Architecture: Venice, Until 23 November 2008. Click here for more information. PLUME: DE DIABOLISCHE SNELWEG (THE DIABOLICAL MOTORWAY) On his departure from his function, State Advisor for Infrastructure Jan Brouwer issued Gouden Pluimen (Golden Plumes). The book De diabolische snelweg was one of the books he nominated. 010 Publishers congratulates authors Wim Nijenhuis and Wilfried van Winden with their nomination. On 16 October, we shall hear whether or not we will be able to place this Plume on our mantelshelf. * De diabolische snelweg. On the tradition of the pleasant road through the Dutch landscape and the yearning for the magnificent motorway in the big city Wim Nijenhuis, Wilfried van Winden / Dutch / ISBN 978 90 6450 590 4 / euro 39.50 'Read it and then go for a drive.' Architectenweb Magazine 'This book commands respect.' De Ingenieur Click here for more information. ALSO RECENTLY PUBLISHED - aTA/architectuurcentrale Thijs Asselbergs 'Beautiful photos and comprehensive project descriptions' Haarlems Dagblad 'Gives a lucid view of Asselbergs´ world.' Duurzaamgebouwd.nl - Herman Hertzberger: Space and Learning. Lessons for Students in Architecture 3 Press about the Dutch edition Ruimte en leren: 'With pupil-based education nationally on the rise, this book is of tremendous relevance.' de Architect  'Required reading for anyone involved in education and schoolbuilding.' Nederlands Dagblad Click here for more information. TO LOOK FORWARD TO - Op locatie. Enschede na de vuurwerkramp - Auke van der Woud: Sterrenstof. Honderd jaar mythologie in de Nederlandse architectuur - Architectuur in Nederland in de negentiende eeuw - First Read This. Systems Engineering in Practice - Rudy Uytenhaak: Steden vol ruimte. Kwaliteiten van dichtheid - Rudy Uytenhaak: Cities full of Space. Qualities of Density  - architecture.ehv 07-08. annual eindhoven university of technology Click here for more information. PRESS For more information, images and/or review copies, please contact Ester Martens at ester@010.nl. 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