"One of the best-designed architecture books to appear in recent memory . . ., handsomely illustrated with a fuller selection of historical views of Sullivan's work than can be found in any other book now in print, and supplemented by a fine new set of color photographs of Sullivan's most important surviving buildings." ―Martin Filler, New York Review of Books
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The history of architecture is examined in this study of Louis Sullivan, one of the most significant early designers of the skyscraper. Acknowledging renewed interest in Sullivan's work, this illustrated volume explores the role of ornament as a humanizing element in structure.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Text byDavid Van Zanten, William Jordy, Wim De Wit,Rochelle Berger Elstein. Quote from back cover " From the beginning of Sullivan's career until present day, his buildings have inspired praise, puzzlement, and controversy, He always had an ardent following, although his reputation was, for a time, eclipsed by that of is employee and protege, Frank Lloyd Wright." 10" X 8 1/2". Seller Inventory # 002761
Seller: Stillwaters Environmental Ctr of the Great Peninsula Conservancy, Kingston, WA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. One crease on lower front cover, minor wear on covers. Louis Sullivan was one of the first American cultural heroes, a man whose architectural achievements ranked with those of Walt Whitman in poetry or Henry James in the novel. This is a sumptuous book, handsomely illustrated with historical views and supplemented by a fine new set of color photographs of Sullivan's most important surviving buildings. A fine gift for lovers of architecture and its history. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education. Seller Inventory # 002263
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Very Good. The history of architecture is examined in this study of Louis Sullivan, one of the most significant early designers of the skyscraper. Acknowledging renewed interest in Sullivan's work, this illustrated volume explores the role of ornament as a humanizing element in structure. 'One of the best-designed architecture books to appear in recent memory . . ., handsomely illustrated with a fuller selection of historical views of Sullivan's work than can be found in any other book now in print, and supplemented by a fine new set of color photographs of Sullivan's most important surviving buildings.' Martin Filler, New York Review of Books Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. Seller Inventory # 330647
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Soft Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 1. Publisher's glossy wraps. Profusely illustrated in color and B&W. Published as the catalogue to a 1987 Louis Sullivan retrospective exhibition at the Chicago Historical Society, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Saint Louis Art Museum. This is a brand new copy in perfect, pristine condition, still in the publisher's original shrink-wrap. AS NEW. Norton Critical Studies in Art History Series. Color and B&W Illustrations. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 224 pp. Seller Inventory # 8517
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