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Architecture and Modern Life. By Baker Brownell and Frank Lloyd Wright. Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London, 1938, Stated Second Edition. A complete work with all plates, 339 pp, 9 x 6.5, 8vo. Dust jacket is clipped on all corners (including original price). Head and tail of dust jacket’s spine exhibit small tears; spine toned & soiled from normal shelf-wear. Piece of clear tape found on dust jacket’s rear cover, bottom edge. Small chip present on top edge of dust jacket’s front cover. Tan cloth boards lightly scuffed at edges and corners. Head and tail of spine bumped. Gilt lettering on spine overall bright and clean. Previous ownership bookplate found on front paste-down: Maurice Robert des Marais. Toning exhibited in front and rear gutters. Binding beginning to split at title page. Normal age-related toning throughout text-block; mostly to edges of leaves. Pencil marginalia found on bottom edge of rear paste-down. Binding intact; front hinge fragile. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Frank Lloyd Wright Sr. (1867 – 1959) was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the twentieth century, influencing architects worldwide through his works and mentoring hundreds of apprentices in his Taliesin Fellowship. Wright believed in designing in harmony with humanity and the environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture. Wright was a pioneer of what came to be called the Prairie School movement of architecture and also developed the concept of the Usonian home in Broadacre City, his vision for urban planning in the United States. He also designed original and innovative offices, churches, schools, skyscrapers, hotels, museums, and other commercial projects. Wright-designed interior elements (including leaded glass windows, floors, furniture and even tableware) were integrated into these structures. He wrote several books and numerous articles and was a popular lecturer in the United States and in Europe. Baker Brownell (1887 – 1965) was an American philosopher. Brownell was born in St. Charles, Illinois, the fifth of six children of Eugene A. And Esther Burr Baker Brownell. He grew up in St. Charles, where he graduated from St. Among his trips were a tour of the Galapagos Islands and an expedition to Cocos Island as the guest of his friend Commander E. The Chairman of the Zenith Corporation; a six-month sojourn in the interior of Guatemala ; a summer in Tahiti ; a trip to Isle Royale, Michigan, as a member of the Isle Royale Archeological Expedition; and various cruises in the Caribbean. With Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937, he wrote Architecture and Modern Life ; and in 1939 he wrote Art in Action, explaining his views about the humanities. With RARE intact dust jacket!
1932 for the International Exhibibition. The size is approx. 7-1/2″x10″x1 & it has 200 pages filled with the works of architects such as: Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra and so many more. Philip Johnson is also mentioned. This soft cover book is in pretty good condition considering its age. Many difficult architectural problems are touched upon in the exhibition, such as the private house, the school, apartment houses, both urban and suburban, the church, the factory, the department store, the club, the college dormitory. More important than these is the problem of low-cost housing. Make sure that you look at all photos, as this amazing soft cover book would make a great addition to your architecture collection.
Modern Architecture, Being the Kahn Lectures for 1930. (Princeton: University Press, 1931). Hardcover in pictorial boards. No dust jacket as issued. Some pencil underlining and marks. End papers faded (as typical).
Late 20th century Bulova “Gilmore” wall clock inspired by the Prairie Style designs of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Rectangular wooden case with minimalist plain white face and black geometric hand, accented with a red square sporting Wright’s initials. Glass front and sides painted with geometric details revealing the rectangular wood pendulum on white background. C3320 – T7 – CW112 – Movement Japan. Battery operated movement / chime. Good Overall – Gentle wear. 12″ x 4″ x 26.75 (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings.
Great pre-owned condition, no defects other than some minor signs of use. Walnut stain base and accent lines with protective glass lens. Requires one AA battery. From the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection®. 5 Engraving plate included. Make me an offer, and don’t forget to bundle and save!
Modern Architecture: Being the Kahn Lectures for 1930. Classic text by America’s first great architectural innovator. This copy once belonged to (and signed by) the distinguished American historian William S. Powell, who taught at UNC Chapel Hill for many years.
Modern Architecture: International Exhibition. Author: Curated by Philip Johnson and Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr. Title: Modern Architecture: International Exhibition Publication: New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1932. The seminal –and uncommon– 1932 Museum of Modern Art catalogue. VG to VG+ in its pictorial wrappers. Based on the February-March 1932 exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Important Introductions by Alfred Barr, Philip Johnson and Henry-Russell Hitchcock, Jr. And groundbreaking examinations of the work of Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Raymond Hood and Richard Neutra, among others. MoMA’s first catalogue devoted to architecture, “laying the principles for the canon of Modern architecture” Near Fine. We offer an eclectic selection, specializing in childrens, art, photography, literature, history, chess, sports and more. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and we stand behind what we offer for sale. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.