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Ian Nairn's Words In Place: A Literary and Architectural Journey

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Ian Nairn was a British architectural critic, writer, and broadcaster. He is best known for his writing on the architecture of England, and for his outspoken and often controversial views. Words In Place is a collection of Nairn's essays and articles, written over a period of more than two decades. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the architecture of London to the landscape of the English countryside.

Ian Nairn: Words in Place

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Nairn was a brilliant writer, and his essays are full of wit, insight, and passion. He had a deep love of England, and his writing is infused with a sense of place. He was also a keen observer of the human condition, and his essays often explore the relationship between architecture and society.

Words In Place is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, urbanism, or English culture. Nairn's writing is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the postwar landscape of England. It is also a delightful read for anyone who enjoys good writing and good company.

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"Nairn was one of the most brilliant and original architectural critics of his generation. His writing is full of wit, insight, and passion. Words In Place is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, urbanism, or English culture." - Rowan Moore, architecture critic, The Guardian

"Ian Nairn was a unique voice in architectural criticism. He was passionate, opinionated, and always entertaining. Words In Place is a collection of his best essays, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture or English culture." - Simon Jenkins, architecture critic, The Times

"Nairn's writing is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the postwar landscape of England. It is also a delightful read for anyone who enjoys good writing and good company." - James Fenton, poet and essayist

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