If you are a fan of Calatrava's bridges, than there is no better book than this one! Several hundred pages packed with large, high-quality images, and text that clearly explains some of the different aspects of each bridge.

The second book in the series that began with the excellent book "Calatrava Bridges," this book is easily the most most in-depth look at the buildings of Calatrava. Fashioned in the same way of it's predecessor, this book gives great detail about the design process and intricacies of his buildings.

This book contains a selection of over 200 drawings, water colours and depictions of sculptures, chosen by the architect and the author because they are particularly well-suited to showing the significance of his artistic work as the basis for his architectural designs. A drawing is always the starting point for an entire laboratory of ideas. Many of the themes and forms which Calatrava investigates and develops on this level are subsequently transformed into sculptures and go on to provide the inspiration for his bridges, railway stations, airports, museums and even dining tables.

This book is a case study of the process of building the Alamillo Bridge in Seville, Spain. One of the few books, if not the only, to target one Calatrava project, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to see what goes into building a Calatrava work. The book describes in detail the process of design and construction, giving insight into Calatrava's decision-making process. Technical information, such as engineering calculations, is included as well.

"This is the first time that I have made the commitment to give a series of talks with the specific intention of communicating my experience. The things I am saying, I am saying for the next generation-people who will set and invent other styles and who will find their own way, just as I have integrated the works of those who have been working before me." - Santiago Calatrava in Conversations with Students

This book presents a fairly comprehensive overview of Calatrava's works, with many pictures. It includes some background on many of his projects, including pictures of some of his watercolor sketches. This is a good starter book, as it is fairly inexpensive and not overpowering.

If you want a good, reasonably priced overview of Calatrava's works, then I highly recommend this book. It includes an index of thumbnail images of his entire portfolio through the publication date of the book, plus some upcoming projects.

This book covers Calatrava's earlier works, along with works that are currently being designed and constructed.