Stephen Biesty's incredible cross-sections / illustrated by Stephen Biesty ; written by Richard Platt.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : DK, 2019.Edition: Revised edition; 25 years anniversary editionDescription: 48 pages (some folded) : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780241379783 (hbk.) :
Other title:
  • Incredible cross-sections
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23
Summary: This title explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, the book opens up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and where the crew sleep on a jumbo jet.
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2 week loan Hockney Library DHB Reading Zone IL600/BIE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 7412330175

Previous edition: 1992.

Includes index.

This title explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, the book opens up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and where the crew sleep on a jumbo jet.

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