R.M. Schindler is recognized as one of the most innovative architects of the 20th century. The drawings and photographs in this book span Schindler's early years in Vienna, his apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright, and his contributions to West Coast modernism.
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Elizabeth A. T. Smith, curator of the related exhibition, is the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. Michael Darling is assistant curator of the exhibition.
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Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Quarto. Hardcover. Illustrated boards. Front with a architectural sketch, rear with a photo of the architect. Grey Cloth binding. Illustrated end papers. 284 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. With such masterworks as the Schindler-Chace House and the Lovell Beach House in California, the Vienna-born modernist R.M. Schindler (1887-1953) is recognized as one of the most innovative architects of the 20th century. Nearly 50 years after his death, admiration for his breathtakingly original houses and apartment buildings is at an all-time peak. Containing many never-published drawings and photographs and spanning Schindler's early years in Vienna, his apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright, and his bold contributions to West Coast modernism, this book -- which accompanies the first major Schindler retrospective -- offers the most comprehensive view of his genius to date. VG-. Ex-lib with typical markings. Jacket in sleeve. Some toning around text block edges and a little bumping at the corner. Binding still nice and strong. Seller Inventory # 203632
Seller: ANARTIST, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover with dustjacket, 284 pages, very good condition; light edgewear to dj; no internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra. Seller Inventory # ThSmHa85
Seller: Goodwill Northern Illinois, Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: good. The cover shows wear with possible indentations, creases, and small tears. The pages show wear that may include evidence of handling, smudges, and edge discoloration markings stains . The book may or may not have mild corner dings. The imagery is a stock photo of the item. Seller Inventory # NIV.0810942232.G
Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. First edition. 28.5 x 23.5 cm. Quarto. 283pp. 265 illustrations, 107 plates in full color. Grey cloth in dust jacket. Published on occasion of the exhibition of the same name held at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, 25 February - 3 June 2001. Light toning to the page edges. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 63928
Seller: modern-ISM, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. First Edition. As New in an As New DJ. This publication accompanied the exhibition of the same name at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, from February 25 - June 3, 2001. Essays by Michael Darling, Kurt G. F. Helfrich, Elizabeth A. T. Smith, Robert Sweeney, and Richard Guy Wilson. 284 pp., 265 illustrations, 107 plates in full color, including notes, checklist of the exhibition, list of buildings and projects, selected bibliography and index. Laid in are the December 2000, January 2001, February 2001 isue of "The Contemporary" announcing the exhibit, invitation and pamphlet for the members only preview party, three bookmarks from the exhibit and an L.A. Times BookReview review of the book by Thomas Hines. Seller Inventory # 001461
Seller: Books on the Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First. Binding tight and straight, inner pages clean and unmarked. Dust Jacket is price-intact, clean with very mild shelfwear. Pictorial endpapers, color plates.; 11.3 X 9.4 X 1.1 inches. Seller Inventory # 58477
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. (283pp. ) (9 1/4" X 11 1/4") Illustrated throughout. ; 9 1/4" X 11 1/4"; 283 pages. Seller Inventory # 3116526
Seller: BWS BKS, Ferndale, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 69238