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(KOOLHAAS, REM). Koolhaas, Rem. New York: Oxford University Press, 1978. First Edition. 4to. Debossed Cloth in Dust Jacket. Architecture Monograph. Near Fine/Very Good. 264pp, profusely illustrated in b&w and color. "Delirious New York" is renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas' - of OMA (Office of Metropolitan Architecture) fame - highly influential manifesto regarding the modernist history of, and possibilities for the repurposing of Manhattan's urban planning and architecture. An internally bright, most handsome example of the uncommon 1978 first hardbound Oxford University Press edition showing some light wear, a few short closed tears, and a diagonal soft crease to the extremities of its Madelion Vriesendorp-illustrated dust jacket. It has been priced accordingly. 0-19-520035-7 Inventory Number: 025943