Message from the Exterior
Mark Ruwedel
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Message from the Exterior
by Mark Ruwedel
Published
2015
Publisher
Steidl GmbH & Co. OHG
Pages
204
ISBN-13
9783869308043
Description
Message from the Exterior explores the ruins and remains of failed attempts to live in the desert's harsh environments, depicting abandoned houses--small, often eccentric huts, both humorous and a little forlorn. Ruwedel examines the desert regions east of Los Angeles as a palimpsest of cultural and natural histories, presenting an inventory of a particular, and poignant, form of vernacular architecture; each structure might be read as a clue to the lives of anonymous individuals, and the impulse to create a home in the wilderness, however transitory. The first section, 'Desert Houses', comprises 68 desert structures, while the second section "Dusk" presents houses photographed after the sun had disappeared over the horizon, now rendered in subdued, dusky tones that suggest both present and absence, and the weight of isolation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Message from the Exterior?
This edition of Message from the Exterior has approximately 204 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Message from the Exterior?
For most readers, Message from the Exterior typically takes between 4h 15m and 2h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Message from the Exterior?
The estimated word count for Message from the Exterior is approximately 51,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Message from the Exterior?
Message from the Exterior was written by Mark Ruwedel.
When was Message from the Exterior published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.