Picture 1 of 5
Gallery
Picture 1 of 5
Treasures of Taliesin by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer - 1st Hb. Edn.
US $35.00
Approximately£26.35
Condition:
“Book has the previous owner's name and date inked on the first page, else clean and tight. Jacket ”... Read moreAbout condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
- Buy it nowTreasures of Taliesin by Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer - 1st Hb. Edn.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
US $6.13 (approx £4.61) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: San Jose, California, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 21 May and Tue, 27 May
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:174546282173
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Japan
- Title
- Treasures of Taliesin: Seventy-Six Unbuilt Designs
- Subjects
- Art & Culture
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780809312351
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
ISBN-10
0809312352
ISBN-13
9780809312351
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5201195
Product Key Features
Book Title
Treasures of Taliesin : Seventy-Six Unbuilt Designs
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1985
Topic
Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Individual Architects & Firms / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
13 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
85-002360
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
720/.22/2
Synopsis
Frank Lloyd Wright believed that his unbuilt designs were the most interesting of his works. Here are 106 color plates of his drawings for 76 unexecuted designs. Twenty-nine of the drawings have never been published. Pfeiffer has created a visual history of the development of Wright's work that extends in time from 1895 to 1959and in architectural interest from his admonition to Franklin Watkins to "use cadmium plated screws with an electrical screwdriver" to secure the cypress siding of his studio-residence to a description of the 26-foot drawing for The Mile High Building that was exhibited on September 17, 1956. Wright argued then that "This is the future of the tall building in the American city. Level Manhattan to one large green, like Central Park, and erect a few of these well spaced apart and you have the congregation desired by city work and city life, but surrounded with trees, fields, parks and streams." Pfeiffer draws on his long association with Wright to describe the circumstances surrounding the germination of each project, characterize the personalities involved, and explain what went wrong and why. The stories include political intrigue and assassination, as well as intimate glimpses of personalities such as Mike Todd and Ayn Rand, and a poignant recollection of Marilyn Monroe, who wanted an entire floor of her planned home with Arthur Miller for their children. There is even a residence for a mysterious client whose identity was known only by Wright., Frank Lloyd Wright believed that his unbuilt designs were the most interesting of his works. Here are 106 color plates of his drawings for 76 unexecuted designs. Twenty-nine of the drawings have never been published. Pfeiffer has created a visual history of the development of Wright's work that extends in time from 1895 to 1959 and in architectural interest from his admonition to Franklin Watkins to "use cadmium plated screws with an electrical screwdriver" to secure the cypress siding of his studio-residence to a description of the 26-foot drawing for The Mile High Building that was exhibited on September 17, 1956. Wright argued then that "This is the future of the tall building in the American city. Level Manhattan to one large green, like Central Park, and erect a few of these well spaced apart and you have the congregation desired by city work and city life, but surrounded with trees, fields, parks and streams." Pfeiffer draws on his long association with Wright to describe the circumstances surrounding the germination of each project, characterize the personalities involved, and explain what went wrong and why. The stories include political intrigue and assassination, as well as intimate glimpses of personalities such as Mike Todd and Ayn Rand, and a poignant recollection of Marilyn Monroe, who wanted an entire floor of her planned home with Arthur Miller for their children. There is even a residence for a mysterious client whose identity was known only by Wright., Frank Lloyd Wright believed that his unbuilt designs were the most interesting of his works. Here are 106 color plates of his drawings for 76 unexecuted designs. Twenty-nine of the drawings have never been published.Pfeiffer has created a visual history of the development of Wright s work that extends in time from 1895 to 1959 and in architectural interest from his admonition to Franklin Watkins to use cadmium plated screws with an electrical screwdriver to secure the cypress siding of his studio-residence to a description of the 26-foot drawing for The Mile High Building that was exhibited on September 17, 1956.Wright argued then that This is the future of the tall building in the American city. Level Manhattan to one large green, like Central Park, and erect a few of these well spaced apart and you have the congregation desired by city work and city life, but surrounded with trees, fields, parks and streams. Pfeiffer draws on his long association with Wright to describe the circumstances surrounding the germination of each project, characterize the personalities involved, and explain what went wrong and why. The stories include political intrigue and assassination, as well as intimate glimpses of personalities such as Mike Todd and Ayn Rand, and a poignant recollection of Marilyn Monroe, who wanted an entire floor of her planned home with Arthur Miller for their children. There is even a residence for a mysterious client whose identity was known only by Wright."
LC Classification Number
NA2707.W74P44 1985
Item description from the seller
About this seller
A Flare For Books
100% positive Feedback•668 items sold
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
Popular categories from this shop
Seller Feedback (307)
- i***b (24)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseSeller was quickly responsive to questions and very diligent in both excellent communication and packaging. Product arrived early in immaculate condition exactly as shown. Strongly recommend!!! 5/5Lucifer's Shadow : Tales of Fallen Angels by Philippe Boulle et. al. - 1st Pb Ed (#186462733794)
- o***c (30)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFast shipping, great protective packaging, and just as described! A+ seller.Unearth vols. 1, 2 & 6 Spring 1977, Winter 1977, Spring 1978 (#176303491447)
- c***c (19)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery responsive and helpful seller. Book arrived well packaged and in condition as adversited.The Hawaiian Journal of History, Vol. 38 by Hawaiian Historical Society (#185753639653)
More to explore:
A Flare For Books
100% positive Feedback•668 items sold
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
Popular categories from this shop
Seller Feedback (307)
- i***b (24)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseSeller was quickly responsive to questions and very diligent in both excellent communication and packaging. Product arrived early in immaculate condition exactly as shown. Strongly recommend!!! 5/5Lucifer's Shadow : Tales of Fallen Angels by Philippe Boulle et. al. - 1st Pb Ed (#186462733794)
- o***c (30)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFast shipping, great protective packaging, and just as described! A+ seller.Unearth vols. 1, 2 & 6 Spring 1977, Winter 1977, Spring 1978 (#176303491447)
- c***c (19)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery responsive and helpful seller. Book arrived well packaged and in condition as adversited.The Hawaiian Journal of History, Vol. 38 by Hawaiian Historical Society (#185753639653)