Process: Seattle Central Library is an intimate glimpse into the creation of one of the most unique buildings in the world through the camera of architectural photographer, Lara Swimmer. With over 90 spectacular images spanning the entire 32 months of construction, this book provides a tour of Seattle’s Central Library from the ground up. From the vision of principle architect, Rem Koolhaas, to the capabilities of the design and construction teams, these photographs trace the evolution of a landmark civic space. 
"Through Swimmer’s lens, the process of construction is an art form in itself. Myriad layers of scaffolding somehow forming a logical sequence, or scenes of workers perched at gravity-defying angles, confirm the visions of grandeur inherent in large civic projects, as well as the human investment required to make them happen." 
By dividing the process of construction into its core stages and components, Swimmer’s photography provides a look under the skin of one of Seattle’s most daring public edifices.

Process: Seattle Central Library

Arts & Photography

Swimmer, Lara

Architecture

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Book by Alex n Provorse, Barry Groner

Paccar the Pursuit of Quality

Alex Groner

Barry Provorse

The valley of the Methow (MEH-tauw), in north-central Washington State, is widely known to present-day travelers for its natural beauty and limitless choices in outdoor recreation.  But until relatively recently, this valley north of the Columbia River and south of the Pasayten Wilderness was known only to a small tribe of Native Americans.  Jim Pigott, a long-time resident of the Methow Valley, is the owner and operator of Moccasin Lake Ranch.  His book not only provides an occupational history of the valley, but provides a colorful glimpse of what it has taken to run a ranch in the 20th and now 21st century.  The book is richly endowed with both black and white historical photographs and beautiful color images of the valley today.  A must read for anyone interested in the Methow Valley.  This changed when the federal government opened the Moses Columbia Indian Reservation in 1886 and allowed White families to move into the valley and establish homesteads.  The story since then is all about people in this quiet corner of the Northwest rising to challenges and opportunities as they came along.

My View of the Methow from Moccasin Lake Ranch

James C. Pigott

Chef Mauro Golmarvi, owner of Seattle’s acclaimed Assaggio Ristorante, shares his favorite recipes in Assaggio Ristorante Cookbook: Mauro’s Passion. With unique wit and charm, Mauro shares his philosophy of food: simplicity, honesty and, above all, passion. Mouthwatering images of favorites such as Insalata di Francesca, Risotto alla Oregonzola, and Ossobuco alla Milanese, taken by award-winning food photographer Angie Norwood Browne, provide an authentic, passionate Italian cooking experience.

Assaggio Ristorante Cookbook: Mauro's Passion

Mauro Golmarvi

A guide to the touring Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. Gives history and detail of the Scrolls as well as some history of Israel. Portions of text is in both English and Hebrew

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Petyr Beck

A study of the 1997 architectural renovation of the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Washington, by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, this book includes color and black and white photographs, architectural renderings, and essays. With an introduction by Rick Sundberg and Foreword by Billie Tsien, The Frye Art Museum is published in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Museum's reopening.

The Frye Art Museum: Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

Billie Tsien

Rick Sundberg

A book written by the Nordstrom Brothers describing the start of the Nordstrom company and its history throughout the generations. A must read book!

Leave It Better Than You Found It

Bruce A. Nordstrom

Dead Sea Scrolls : Union Station Kansas City Perfect

Union Station

Exhibition catalog for 4 North American venues in 2007-2008

A Day in Pompeii

The Wild Within is a collection of over 120 photographs that document the rich wildlife in the wetlands of the Washington Park Arboretum, in Seattle,Washington. The images are accompanied by essays and reflections from community members who are inspired by and care deeply for the wetlands, including Governor Dan Evans, Dale Chihuly, Robert Fulghum, William D. Ruckelshaus, and others. Sponsored by the Wetland Alliance, LLC, for the benefit of the Arboretum Foundation, The Wild Within promotes awareness and appreciation of the wetlands of the Arboretum. Through the power of images and words, the aim of the book is to inspire and educate the public about the value of this extraordinary urban ecosystem and, as a result, help to preserve and protect it for the benefit of future generations. Proceeds from the sale of The Wild Within will be contributed to the Arboretum Foundation.

The Wild Within: Wetlands of the Washington Park Arboretum

Reference

Michael and Lisa Anderson

Michele A. Burton.[et al.]

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