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“For at a certain point in time even the greatest architecture ceases to be completely architecture and becomes partially landscape. Sometimes the wheel at last turns full circles; the pyramids are now wholly landscape, Stonehenge but faintly architecture. from the essay What should we preserve? in The Future of the Past”

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Osbert Lancaster

Osbert Lancaster was a prominent cartoonist known for his unique style and sense of humor. Born on August 4, 1908, and passing away on July 27, 1986, Lancaster's cartoons were celebrated for their insightful social commentary and wit. His work was published in various publications, gaining widespread popularity among readers. more

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