Extensively researched and written by Knute "Skip" Berger, it provides a detailed account of the Space Needle's conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as it's important role in the Century 21 Worlds Fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary Seattle in the 50 years after the fair. Berger, columnist for Seattle Magazine and the on-line Seattle news source Crosscut, was named "Writer-in-Residence" at the Space Needle last year and has used the opportunity to interview a broad spectrum of ...
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Extensively researched and written by Knute "Skip" Berger, it provides a detailed account of the Space Needle's conception, funding, and construction over 50 years ago, as well as it's important role in the Century 21 Worlds Fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary Seattle in the 50 years after the fair. Berger, columnist for Seattle Magazine and the on-line Seattle news source Crosscut, was named "Writer-in-Residence" at the Space Needle last year and has used the opportunity to interview a broad spectrum of people who were associated with the construction, design and management of the Space Needle and to dive deep into Space Needle archives and collections for here-to-for untold stories about the storybook structure. His story adds new information about the conception of the Needle, which began as a doodle in a hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, and includes never-before published images. It tracks the Needle's life through earthquakes, a hurricane and the ups and downs of being a 21st-century symbol that has thrived, for most of its life to date, in the 20th century. He covers visits by the Kennedys, astronauts, Elvis (the King), as well as real kings and emperors. His account includes forgotten history, such as the fact that back in the '60s, an upcoming comedian named Bill Cosby hosted a daily radio from the Needle. Berger also documents the role it has played in the busy life of a growing city. It is, he writes, a "place where we mark the events of our lives, from weddings and anniversaries to bar mitzvahs. It has been the site of first dates, celebrity sightings, births, deaths, and world firsts." With over 210 images, both historical and contemporary, this 184pp coffee table book features the best of the classic images of the needle, as well newly discovered images.
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Add this copy of Space Needle: the Spirit of Seattle to cart. $16.17, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Documentary Media LLC and University of Washi.
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Add this copy of Space Needle: the Spirit of Seattle to cart. $16.18, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Documentary Media.
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Add this copy of Space Needle the Spirit of Seattle to cart. $24.99, like new condition, Sold by JWMah rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Documentary Media.
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Fine (-) 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" (USA) Stated first edition. There was a 4 line owner's inscription to corner of the dedication page which has been obliterated with white-out, no other markings, about Fine otherwise. Wraps with flaps, 183pp, mostly colour photos and illus. Space Needle: The Spirit of Seattle, an illuminating new book about Seattle s iconic needle, was released on the 50th anniversary of the Needle. Extensively researched and written by Knute Skip Berger, it provides a detailed account of the Space Needle s conception, funding, and construction 50 years ago, as well as it s important role in the Century 21 Worlds Fair in 1962 and how it helped define contemporary Seattle in the 50 years after the fair. With over 210 images, both historical and contemporary, book features the best of the classic images of the needle, as well newly discovered images. (2.5 JM 0501.
Add this copy of Space Needle: the Spirit of Seattle to cart. $41.65, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Documentary Media LLC and University of Washi.
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2012, Documentary Media LLC and University of Washington
Add this copy of Space Needle: the Spirit of Seattle to cart. $41.65, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Documentary Media LLC and University of Washi.
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2012, Documentary Media LLC and University of Washington
Add this copy of Space Needle: the Spirit of Seattle to cart. $41.65, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Documentary Media LLC and University of Washi.
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2012, Documentary Media LLC and University of Washington
