Unbuilding
David Macaulay
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Unbuilding
Published
1987
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9780547348414
Description
This fictional account of the dismantling and removal of the Empire State Building describes the structure of a skyscraper and explains how such an edifice would be demolished.
Subjects
Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Borough of Manhattan
Empire State Building, ground floor interior ...
Sector 7
Sky boys
Building the Empire State
The Empire State Building
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Unbuilding?
This edition of Unbuilding has approximately 80 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 Unbuilding?
For most readers, Unbuilding typically takes between 1h 40m and 1h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,000 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 Unbuilding?
The estimated word count for Unbuilding is approximately 20,000 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 Unbuilding?
Unbuilding was written by David Macaulay.
When was Unbuilding published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.