Plan of Chicago

Burnham, Daniel H.; Bennett, Edward H.; Moore, Charles (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 1878271415 / ISBN 13: 9781878271419

Published by Princeton Architectural Press, 1993

Bright, crisp black dust jacket, gilt lettering with gently ruffled head of spine," Princeton Architectural Press permanent library" sticker affixed to bottom front. Tight binding, solid black boards with sharp corners and bright gilt lettering, clean, unmarked pages throughout. In protective sleeve. Seller Inventory # 001154

Synopsis:

This meticulous reprint of the Plan of Chicago reproduces all 142 plates from the original, 48 of which are in color. It also contains a color plate of the City Hall that was omitted from the 1909 edition. A new introduction by Kristen Schaffer details those parts of Burnham's draft that were excluded from the published book. The most visible document of the City Beautiful movement, this reprint still holds valuable lessons for today's architects and planners.

Princeton Architectural Press's Reprint Series was established in 1981 to make rare volumes on architecture available to a wider audience. The books' beautiful reproductions and finest quality printing and binding match those of the originals, while their 9-by-12-inch format makes them accessible and affordable. New introductions bring a modern voice to these classic texts, updating them to become invaluable contemporary resources. These critically acclaimed books are an essential addition to any library.

Review: The wider public will find this recent edition powerful for addressing many issues of city formation still of relevance today. Kevin Harrington, Design Book Review

Bibliographic Details

Title: Plan of Chicago
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 5th or later Edition