--- product_id: 1219882 title: "Built to Last" price: "R$446" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/1219882-built-to-last store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Built to Last **Price:** R$446 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Built to Last - **How much does it cost?** R$446 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/1219882-built-to-last) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description David Macaulay, author of The Way Things Work, explains three of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Inspired by his classic and award-winning Castle , Cathedral , and Mosque, Built to Last offers an engaging and in-depth look into architecture and design. Macaulay has revised texts based on updated research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly reimagined scenes, while bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader’s understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and depth of detail in structure and atmosphere. This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time. Review: It's David Macauley. Say no more. - Everything David Macauley does is wonderful. He has a number of books about buildings, old and new, being built or being dismantled—browse around for the other titles. His drawings are fantastic, fun to look at and very instructive. This one collects three, all fascinating, on the building of houses of worship for three major religions. The Cathedral book is especially poignant now, with Notre Dame having been through the terrible fire. (I wonder if it's too much to hope that Macauley would do a book on its restoration; it's worth googling some of the details about that work.) Very, very highly recommended. Rewards repeated reading. Review: Buy this book! - In preparation for a trip to Europe, I checked out the McCaulay's older edition of "Cathedral" from the library. After seeing how much my kids loved it, I decided to purchase it. What I didn't initially realize was that "Built to Last" includes the entire updated, colorized edition of "Cathedral" and two other books, "Castle" and "Mosque." If you are thinking of buying any one of those books separately, buy this one instead! I also compared the older edition of "Cathedral" with the newer version and I have to say that I greatly prefer it in color. However, it is not just a colorized version of the black and white. Many of the images have completely changed and, in my opinion, it is a great improvement. The classic version is incredible and certainly got my kids hooked, but these newer illustrations really bring the people and buildings to life. Our entire family has been enjoying these and I know it will increase our understanding and appreciation of what we see on our trip. Thank you, David McCaulay, for creating such wonderful books that both educate and spark the imagination! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #112,255 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #44 in Children's Architecture Books (Books) #76 in Children's European History #166 in Children's How Things Work Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews | ## Images ![Built to Last - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CVnYYPECL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's David Macauley. Say no more. *by D***Y on September 27, 2020* Everything David Macauley does is wonderful. He has a number of books about buildings, old and new, being built or being dismantled—browse around for the other titles. His drawings are fantastic, fun to look at and very instructive. This one collects three, all fascinating, on the building of houses of worship for three major religions. The Cathedral book is especially poignant now, with Notre Dame having been through the terrible fire. (I wonder if it's too much to hope that Macauley would do a book on its restoration; it's worth googling some of the details about that work.) Very, very highly recommended. Rewards repeated reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy this book! *by A***D on September 30, 2017* In preparation for a trip to Europe, I checked out the McCaulay's older edition of "Cathedral" from the library. After seeing how much my kids loved it, I decided to purchase it. What I didn't initially realize was that "Built to Last" includes the entire updated, colorized edition of "Cathedral" and two other books, "Castle" and "Mosque." If you are thinking of buying any one of those books separately, buy this one instead! I also compared the older edition of "Cathedral" with the newer version and I have to say that I greatly prefer it in color. However, it is not just a colorized version of the black and white. Many of the images have completely changed and, in my opinion, it is a great improvement. The classic version is incredible and certainly got my kids hooked, but these newer illustrations really bring the people and buildings to life. Our entire family has been enjoying these and I know it will increase our understanding and appreciation of what we see on our trip. Thank you, David McCaulay, for creating such wonderful books that both educate and spark the imagination! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for curious lovers of history or building techniques *by J***Z on December 10, 2024* I loved the illustrations in this book! It really did a fantastic job of explaining the process of building massive projects back then when there were no earthmovers to do the work. It was all done by hand and ingenuity. I plan on buying more of David Macaulay's books now that I am hooked! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/1219882-built-to-last](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/1219882-built-to-last) --- *Product available on Desertcart Brazil* *Store origin: BR* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*