TITLE: The Valley of the God-Almighty Joneses. Memoir written by Frank Lloyd Wright’s sister, illustrator Maginel Wright Barney. Text and a selection of unseen family photographs, FLW at Taliesin, much more. Interesting find if you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fan. Please have a good look at the photos for detail of condition. They are of the actual book, and not a generic stock copy picture. This is the exact copy you will receive. Thank you for looking and please let me know if you have any questions.
The dust jacket has minor wear at spine ends. Small closed tear at top rear. Overall VG, bright and beautiful. Book condition: The book is VG inside and out. Bright green cloth cover with blue lettering and decoration. Beautiful story and illustrations by Enright, the niece of Frank Lloyd Wright. A collector’s dream copy. One of many nice Golden, Whitman, McNally, and other children’s books I’m listing – take a look! Thank you for your consideration!
GA – GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE BOOK. A 13-volume collection of GA No. 1 to 60, edited by building use. Volume 1 MODERN HOUSES Modern Houses. Le Corbusier House of Savoy. Frank Lloyd Wright, Falling Water Villa. Mies van der Rohe Villa Farnsworth. Richard Neutra Desert House, etc. Alvar Aalto Louis Carré Residence. Volume 2 MODERN HOUSES Contemporary houses. Philip Johnson Philip Johnson residence. Le Corbusier Villa Sarabay, Villa Chaudan. Marcel Breuer Kelfer residence. Volume 3 MODERN HOUSES Contemporary houses. Louis Barragan Barragan’s own house. Venturi & Roach Vana Venturi residence. Volume 4 EARLIER MODERN HOUSES Modern houses. Viktor Horta Horta residence. Antonio Gaudi Casa Mila. Pierre Chareau Villa d’Alsace (glass house). Volume 5 HOUSINGS Collective housing. Le Corbusier Unite d’habitation Marseille, Berlin. Atelier 5 Harlen’s Terrace Houses. Ralph Erskine Biker redevelopment. Volume 6 PUBLIC BUILDINGS Public buildings. Alvar Aalto Town hall in Seinazzaro. Ilo Saarinen TWA Terminal Building. Volume 7 OFFICE BUILDINGS Office buildings. Frank Lloyd Wright Johnson Wax Headquarters. Iro Saarinen Bell Laboratories. Kevin Roach Ford Foundation Headquarters Building. Volume 8 EDUCATION & RESEARCH Public architecture. Le Corbusier Nishiki Woven Church in Ahmedabad 1954, Carpenter Centre for Visual Arts 1961-64. James Stirling University of Leicester, Faculty of Engineering 1959-63, University of Cambridge, Department of History 1964-68. Lewis I Khan Richards Medical Research Building 1961, Salk Institute 1965. Kahn Indian Institute of Management 1963-, Exeter Library 1972. Pei & Partners National Centre for Atmospheric Research 1967. Paul Rudolph Southeastern Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1970. Volume 9 MUSEUMS Museum of Art. Kevin Roach & John Dinkeloo Auckland Museum of Art 1969. Mies van der Rohe Crown Hall (IIT) 1952-56, National Museum of Art Berlin 1968. Carlo Scarpa Olivetti Showroom 1957-58, Querini Stampaglia 1961-63, Museo di Castelvecchio 1958-64. Kahn Yale University Art Gallery 1951-53, Kimbell Art Museum 1966-72. Piano + Rogers Centre Beaubourg, Centre Georges Pompidou 1972-77. Volume 10 CONCERT HALLS HOTELS, ETC. Music halls, hotels, etc. Jorn Utzon, Sydney Opera House, 1957-73. Hans Charoun Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall 1956,1960-63. John Portman Hyatt Regency Hotel. John Portman Peachtree Centre Plaza Hotel, etc. Cesar Pelli Gruen Associates Commons & Courthouse Centre, etc. Please note that this item is Non-Returnable. Other Term. We update our inventory daily, but in the meantime, some items may sell out in Japan and we may have to cancel your order. Please check the inventory before purchasing to be sure. We also accept price offers. In addition, as you are aware, delays are possible due to global social conditions. Thank you for your understanding. Also, voltage is generally 100110V (±10%), which is fine for USA and Canada, but countries with 220240V may require a step-down transformer. Thank you for reading to the end. Let’s do what we can to get a good deal.
Authored by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer and meticulously edited by Yukio Futugawa, this first edition, hardcover treasure immerses readers in Wright’s groundbreaking ideas and design processes. As a pivotal figure in mid-20th-century art and architecture, Wright’s preliminary studies showcased in this book unveil the evolution of his visionary concepts. The pages within unveil a rich tapestry of sketches and blueprints, providing a profound insight into the creative genesis of one of the most influential architects of all time. Dive into this masterpiece and witness the artistic mastery of an architectural legend. Condition: Minor wear Vintage/Antique Items: Please note that most vintage/antique items may have minor wear due to their age and being loved, which we believe only adds to the charm and patina of these pieces. While we try very hard to describe our items accurately, it is possible that the eye of a true collector might see something that we do not.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Drawings For A Living Architecture, 1959 Building Book. Condition: Very good condition. Binding is tight and sound. See photos for complete description and condition. Size (inches): 12 x 14; 255 pages.
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VTG When Democracy Builds Frank Lloyd Wright Book 1945 University of Chicago. This vintage book from 1945, titled “When Democracy Builds” by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a rare find for architecture enthusiasts. The hardcover edition was printed by University of Chicago Press and is an original copy. The book covers various topics related to Americana and architecture, making it a valuable addition to any collection. The book is a must-have for architecture historians and collectors alike. Please check out my other vintage treasures. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!
Great addition to your collection or a special gift! Drawings for a Living Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright. Published by Horizon Press, New York. And the Edgar J. Kaufmann Charitable Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Library of Congress # 59-10989. Manufactured in the USA. Printed by Hermer Lithography on Stonebridge Text paper. Title page by Paul Mayen. Previously owned with terracotta colored hardcover with Frank Lloyd Wright’s name on front. Gilt text on spine. No handwritten notes in text that I can find. Partial name plate on inside cover. Pages have normal wear (bumped, a few corner creases, marks, etc). Cover is in good condition with a few minor marks, fading, areas of wear, etc. No musty or smoke odors. Binding in all in-tact. Please see pictures for condition. Original dust jacket will be included but it is in very poor condition with numerous tears, missing areas, tape, etc. The book measures approximately 13 3/4″ x 11 3/4 x 1 1/4″. There are 255 numbered pages. All measurements are approximate. Please see pictures as they are part of the description. Thank you for looking at this item!
This rare and collectible book by Frank Lloyd Wright, titled “The Future of Architecture, ” is a must-have for any architecture enthusiast or history buff. Published in 1953 by Horizon Press, this 1st edition book is an original and comes with a dust jacket. The book covers a range of topics related to architecture and its history, making it a valuable addition to any collection. In great condition for age, inside clean unmarked, ex libris.
