Paperback. This practical primer is a handbook for decoding a building's style, history and evolution. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also the story of who designed it, who it was built for and why. The extended captions make the book invaluable for anyone who has ever pondered the meaning or importance of a hipped roof, rounded doorway or classical pediment. 256 pages. ISBN: 0713686723. Dimensions: 16.4 x 13.4 x 2cm.