44 C O N T E X T 1 4 5 : J U LY 2 0 1 6 borough’s citizens. The legacy of this brave new world is the subject of the third book in a series written by Fiona Price and IHBC member Edmund Bird on the architecture of Lambeth in the 20th century. Following an introduction that outlines the social history of the 20-year, post-war period, the book takes the form of a gazetteer, structured by building types. Housing forms the bulk of the entries, but there are significant sections on education, public and institutional buildings, ecclesiastical and public art and sculpture. Each building is illustrated by fine photographs by John East which, with the informed text, are an incentive to explore this lesser-known area of London. Big Saves: heroic transformations of great landmarks Marcus Binney, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, 2016, 175 pages, colour illustrations, softback, ISBN 978 0 905978 74 1, £25 (£20 for SAVE members) + £2.50 postage from www.savebritainsheritage.org This book by Marcus Binney, founder member of SAVE, looks back over 40 years of successful conservation projects, many of which have brought buildings back from the edge of ruin. Many, such as Borough Market, St Georges Hospital on Hyde Park Corner, Bankside Power Station, and Dean Clough Mills in Halifax, are well known. Others, sometimes small-scale and decidedly un-heroic, are not.With its large format and lavish photographs, the book is a pleasure to flick through. But Binney has a more serious purpose, which is to illuminate the ingenious ways in which buildings can be rescued given the will and determination of those involved in the process. The Stone Restoration Handbook: a practical guide to the conservation repair of stone and masonry Chris Daniels, Crowood Press, 2015, 224 pages, colour illustrations, softback, ISBN 978 1 847979 07 0, £25 Chris Daniels is a stonemason who trained in Venice and under the late John Ashurst. He worked as a senior conservator at both Rattee and Kett and Herbert Read, and now teaches as well as practises the craft. His first book, The Craft of Stonemasonry (also published by Crowood), introduces the world of the artist craftsman, from the basic essentials of selecting stone, and developing tool skills and techniques, to high-quality carved masonry. This new volume, dealing specifically with stone conservation, covers the analysis of decay, project management, limes and mortars, and repairs and cleaning of stone. Daniels’ approach is direct and practical, giving advice on how to address emergencies and cope with accidents, as well as setting out the ideals. The book is well illustrated, including many photographs showing close detail.While his target readers will be those who are training in the craft of masonry conservation, this is an easily accessible book from which conservation professionals too could benefit. Heritage Crime: progress, prospects and prevention edited by Louise Grove and Suzie Thomas, Palgrave Macmillan, 2014, 235 pages, 12 black and white illustrations, hardback, ISBN 978 1 137357 50 2 £68 Crime and anti-social behaviour affecting historic sites is not a modern phenomenon, as documentation relating to tomb robberies in ancient Egypt, and wars over the centuries can prove. But the present scale of criminality has never been greater, in spite of worldwide legislation to halt threats of theft, damage and unauthorised works and alteration. This book, which brings together debate and international examples to demonstrate the diversity and also the commonality of heritage crime across the globe, is the first to address the problems in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Falling in Love: buildings-atrisk catalogue, 2015–16 SAVE Britain’s Heritage, 2015, 152 pages, colour illustrations, softback, ISBN 978 0 905978 73 4, £15.00 (£13 for SAVE members) + £2.50 postage from www.savebritainsheritage.org Under a romantic title, SAVE issues its latest catalogue of buildings in need of rescue. As usual there is a look back to recent successes as well as scandals (including the well-publicised Carlton Tavern, Maida Vale). The spotlight this time is on Tbilisi, Georgia, which is set on the edge of Europe at a point where the orient meets the influences of Western architecture. The city has wooden architecture dating back to 1795 (which was the last time Tbilisi was burnt by the Persians) and brims with characterful art nouveau buildings, now under threat. The Grammar of Ornament: a visual reference of form and colour in architecture and the decorative arts, Owen Jones, originally published 1856, this edition 2016, Ivy Press, 496 pages, colour illustrations, hardback, ISBN 978 1 782403 31 9, £24.99 First published in 1856, The Grammar of Ornament is perhaps the most influential book on ornamental design of all time. Owen was an architect and designer who taught at the South Kensington School of Design in the 1850s and was superintendant of works at the Great Exhibition.With this book he aimed to change the lazy habits of Victorian designers who indiscriminately mixed elements from a wide variety of sources. The resulting study, providing comprehensive guidance on styles of ornamental design from Ancient Egypt to Renaissance Italy, was a rich source of inspiration well into the 20th century. Today it serves once again as a bible for conservation professionals engaged on restoring Victorian decorative schemes. This compact edition, with high-quality illustrations and at a very reasonable price, makes it accessible to a wide public.
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