Awards

• Short-listed for James Tait Black Memorial Book Prize: Biography 2000
• Shortlisted for James Tait Black Memorial Book Prize: Biography 2000.
• Shortlisted for James Tait Black Memorial Book Prizes: Biography 2000.

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English architect John Soane created dramatic and unpredictable buildings that continue to inspire architects worldwide. This biography tells the story of the self-made, irascible architect's turbulent life and the remarkable buildings he designed, including the Bank of England.

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A book that offers great insight into the mind of one of the most influential architects and collectors of the 18th and 19th centuries. The author provides a fascinating grounding in some of the most prominent buildings of Soane's time, shedding light on one man's view of the world - his personal quests and architectural visions (for example, his design of the Bank of England). You get a strong flavour of an eclectic collector whose treasures animated and inspired important new projects. These are particularly evident in the reproductions of coloured drawings by Joseph Gandy, rich expressions of a fantastical and playful imagination. (Kirkus UK)

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