TOUR EIFFEL - XL

When it was completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was the highest structurein the world, measuring 300 meters (984 feet). Built for the World's Fair,it was initially granted a 20-year permit; this permit was thankfullyextended and now the Eiffel Tower is one of the world's most famousstructures, having become practically synonymous with Paris itself andreceiving more than six million visitors annually. This XL reprintexplores the design and construction of this remarkable building;published in 1900 as a large folio by Gustave Eiffel himself in a limitededition of 500 copies, the original was never sold on the market—itwas exclusively given and donated by Eiffel. Featuring 53 double-pageplates of 4.300 technical drawings explaining the design as well as 33photographs of the construction, the book reveals the complex andfascinating process of bringing the Eiffel Tower to life. Though thetechnical drawing will especially appeal to designers wishing to discoverthe engineering genius behind Eiffel`s masterpiece, everyone canappreciate this very rare and special book about Paris`s glorious mascot.