New Books in Architecture

by Marshall Poe
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Visual Arts #114

Interviews with Scholars of Architecture about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

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    Apr 14, 2025 – 18:32
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    Jan 18, 2025 – 45:57
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    Dec 2, 2024 – 56:19
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    Dec 1, 2024 – 01:23:56
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    Nov 26, 2024 – 52:11
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    Nov 22, 2024 – 35:03
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    Oct 18, 2024 – 01:15:49
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    Sep 18, 2024 – 42:37
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    Aug 17, 2024 – 53:12
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    Aug 10, 2024 – 52:33
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    Aug 3, 2024 – 56:47
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    Jun 19, 2024 – 36:14
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    Mar 14, 2024 – 54:42
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    Mar 12, 2024 – 36:21
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    Mar 8, 2024 – 44:14
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    Feb 15, 2024 – 51:27
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    Jan 7, 2024 – 35:32
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    Jan 5, 2024 – 52:26
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    Great books
    I really enjoy listening to the interviews. I have found many new books to buy. Its much more interesting to hear the author talk about the book then reading a review.
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