Anti-Ugly: Excursions in English Architecture and Design

by Gavin Stamp

Since 2004 Gavin Stamp, one of Britains most eminent and readable architectural historians, has written a monthly column for Apollo, the esteemed architecture and fine art magazine. The subject is simply whatever in design or architecture happens to take his fancy. It might be the splendid reopening of the magnificent Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras Station, or the dilapidation of a little-known church in Eastbourne, the much-lamented demise of the original Routemaster bus, or the colossal majesty of the airship sheds that housed the R.101.

Genres: Architecture

274 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Lauren Barnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a clever collection of Stamps reviews, but if you are getting it in the hope of something new or insightful in bringing them together, then don't bother.

[Ade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stimulating and erudite columns that shine a celebratory light on many overlooked or forgotten architectural gems, with much to applaud (other than the author's rather uncritical cheerleading for Boris's reviled Routemaster replacements).