Bombay Gothic

by Christopher W. London

The Gothic Revival architectural style, innovatively adapted to local conditions, was introduced to 19th century Bombay by Governor HBE Frere. Famous architects, theorists and prominent Indians of the era assisted him in the realization of his vision for Bombay as the country's first city. Tracing the evolution of its distinctive architectural style, Christopher London reveals the fascinating history of a developing metropolis. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs as well as rare archival material, and drawing visual comparisons with both contemporary and medieval European models, Bombay Gothic presents a comprehensive perspective of Victorian architecture in Bombay.

Genres: Architecture

156 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Rusha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tooo brief

[Simran Shah · Rating 5 out of 5]

It takes a while to get through if you don’t have an architectural background. But all the spots in Bombay just become more interesting once you’ve read this book.