Rare book by influential 19th-century American architect includes general survey of architecture, specific characteristics of Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Gothic, other styles. Also, arrangement and construction of dwelling-houses and buildings in general. Over 200 plans, elevations and renderings. New Introduction.
The American Builder's Companion by Asher Benjamin The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures.
Henry Hobson Richardson and His Works by Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer First important study of leading 19th-century architect, the pioneer of Romanesque Revival. Plans, photographs, drawings, and detailed discussions of all of Richardson's major buildings, including Trinity Church in Boston, Harvard Law School, and many others.
The Autobiography of an Idea by Louis H. Sullivan This autobiography is a fascinating look at the early creative years of the pioneering American architect and theorist called the "father of the skyscraper." Includes a wealth of projects, insights, and evaluations. 34 plates.
