Multifaceted view of Wright compiled by a former Wright apprentice includes candid comments from apprentices and draftsmen, friends, clients, Wright's children, and well-known figures such as Philip Johnson, Robert Moses, Arthur Miller, and Anne Baxter. "An intimate, humanizing portrait of a towering figure." — Publishers Weekly. Photos. Foreword by Tom Wolfe.
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Understanding Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture by Donald Hoffmann Insightful study of principles of Wright's architecture. Over 120 photos, plans, and illustrations of Robie House, Fallingwater, Taliesin, other masterworks.
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.
