Frank Lloyd Wright

by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer and Peter Gossel

Book Overview

Acclaimed as the "father of skyscrapers," the quintessentially American icon Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was an architect of aspiration. He believed in giving cultivated American life its fitting... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566197228
• ISBN13: 9781566197229
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Barnes Noble Books
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 2.76 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Solid introduction to Frank Lloyd Wright's work

This is a useful work on Frank Lloyd Wright. The text is in three languages--English, German, and French. Hence, that leaves less space for an English treatment of the subject (most reading this review would probably be primarily English speaking). Still, there is enough detail to suffice. The volume begins with an essay that provides some background on Wright, including the prairie houses, space within, materials used, nature's role, the flow of work, and human values. Not great depth on each subject, but the text does provide context for the next section--which focuses on his works. Very nice photos on glossy paper are attractive. The work concludes with a chronology of Wright's life, from his birth in 1867 to his death in 1959. He desaigned buildings rigtht up until near his death. Overall, a solid introduction to his work and very pleasant to look at.

53 selected works incl. all most famous

ISBN: 1566197228 or 382289754X by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer, edited by Peter Gössel and Gabriele Leuthäuser, 183 pages, published by or by arrangement with Taschen Verlag, trilingual in English, German and French side by side, 9 x 12 x 0.75 inch. 31 pages of analysis of architect's architecture, 53 works (including all most famous ones) on from one to several pages each in from one to many color/B & W photos (of a good quality) or original drawings or combination of both with a little text, 7 pages of biography listing executed works, but no decent table of contents.

stone, brick, wood, and 100% genius

This marvelous book is in 3 languages, English, German and French, in tandem, on each page. Printed on thick, glossy stock by Taschen, it is well written by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer in a clear and graceful style, and expertly edited by Peter Gossel and Gabriele Leuthauser. The contents are as follows:Part One: "Essay"; this is the section where most of the text is, and consists of these topics: Background, The Prairie Houses, The Space Within, Materials, Nature, The Flow of the Work, and Human Values.Part Two is "Selected Buildings and Projects".The final pages are devoted to a chronological biography and list of executed works.Mr. Pfeiffer writes that "His eloquence in the manner in which he wrote and spoke of nature is surpassed only by the buildings he set on the earth" (pg. 28). The way his work is an integral part of its surroundings is pure genius. The photograph on page 118 of the famous Fallingwater House, with the waterfall seeming to come from the structure is a perfect example of this. The architect is quoted as saying "Nature is all the body of God we will ever know" (pg.26), and his creations reflect this reverence for the landscape.Part Two is profusely illustrated in black and white and color, with only explanatory text. As magnificent as these photographs are, what I find the most thrilling are the drawings. They are reproduced in color, many are yellowed, torn and with little adhesive tape marks, but are of astounding beauty, and a glimpse into the mind of this unique and brilliant man.Mr. Pfeiffer became Frank Lloyd Wright's student in the Taliesin Fellowship, and is the director of the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is one of numerous books he has written on Wright's life and work, and it is a fitting tribute to one of America's creative giants.

It's Wright for my Collection.

Another book on Wright to add to your collection. Better than some, but being that there are so many different Wright books in print, I imagine there is always a better one out there. Inside you will find lots of beautiful photos and illustrations with the history behind them. It would make a nice coffee table book, or just buy it for inspiration.