Stewart Brand
Stewart Brand trained originally as an ecologist. His legendary Whole Earth Catalogue (1968-1985) won the US National Book Award in 1972. Brand, whose previous books include The Media Lab, How Buildings Learn, and The Clock of the Long Now, is president and cofounder of the Long Now Foundation and co-founder of the Global Business Network.
Stewart Brand trained originally as an ecologist. His legendary Whole Earth Catalogue (1968-1985) won the US National Book Award in 1972. Brand, whose previous books include The Media Lab, How Buildings Learn, and The Clock of the Long Now, is president and cofounder of the Long Now Foundation and co-founder of the Global Business Network. See less
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Stewart Brand book reviews
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How Buildings Learn: What Happens After They're Built
A thought-provoking, creative reflection
This book stands the test of time - as more of our heritage buildings fall to the bulldozer, this book reminds us how repurposing and 'recycling' old buildings is both culturally and environmentally ... Read More
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Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto
Whole Earth Discipline
I admire Stewart Brand because he has spent his life identifying and advocating important ideas. The first half of Brand?s Whole Earth Discipline is especially compelling. His writing is quick and ... Read More
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The Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility
Time, gentlemen, please!
Anything that gets this I-want-it-NOW society to think beyond tomorrow or next week has to be a good thing. This book describes an outrageously wonderful project to make us look ahead, way beyond the ... Read More
