num_pages: 368
description: John Soane (1753-1837), one of the most influential and original of all English architects, created dramatic and unpredictable buildings that continue to inspire architects of many schools. This lavishly illustrated biography tells the story of the self-made, irascible architect`s turbulent life and the remarkable buildings he designed, including the Bank of England, the Dulwich Art Gallery, and an array of other private and public commissions.
language: English
title: John Soane: An Accidental Romantic
titlecomplete: John Soane: An Accidental Romantic
ratings_count: 9
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: James Tait Black Memorial Prize
category: Biography
publisher: Yale University Press