Christopher Alexander – The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: Christopher Alexander’s letter to the publisher requesting five modifications and insertions to the book, like adding a chapter titled “Making Things”, writing a short preface and some new material, as well as reviewing the book in galley.

07/04/1982

Book Publication, Request for Changes

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Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture 01/01/1983

Original Book

Dr. Stephen Grawbow, Director of the Architecture Program at the University of Kansas, had been closely associated with Alexander and, in full collaboration with him, has produced a biographical and philosophical study, which examines the development of Alexander’s ideas, from ...

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Correspondence 6 Items

Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: The author responds to Alexander's thoughts about revisions on the book; Alexander had expressed some misgivings about the manuscript, that not enough emphasis was given on the building side of his work. 31/12/1981

Publication, Book Publication, Response to Request
Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: In response to Apr-07 Alexander's letter the publisher explains that it is too late to accommodate major changes, due to binding publishing arrangements, and suggests him to write a preface acknowledging the author's work. 12/01/1982

Publication, Book Publication, Response to Request
Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: Grabow expresses to Alexander his confusion and dismay regarding the Apr-07 letter to the publisher, requesting major revisions. Following a lengthy recalling of past events and mutual agreements, he expresses his hope that the publishing of the book will proceed as planned. 13/05/1982

Publication, Book Publication, Response to Request
Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: Following Alexander's telephone call to the publisher, the latter confirms in writing that the difficulties are now quite small and that he will produce the book in a way that will be satisfactory to all. 26/05/1982

Publication, Book Publication, Response to Request
Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: Following Alexander's telephone call to the publisher, the latter infroms the author that the problems are managable and will be dealt within the next few weeks. He also discusses several issues about the book illustrations. 26/05/1982

Publication, Book Publication, Response to Request
Christopher Alexander - The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture: Having read the final proofs, Alexander's draft letter to the publisher expresses his great joy about the book. He confirms the final title, the completion of the chapter "Making Things", the Foreword (both attached to the letter) and any minor text corrections. The need for more work on the illustrations is also discussed. 01/08/1982

Publication, Book Publication, Response to Request

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