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The Architecture of R.M. Schindler

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This book is a wonderful retrospective of Schindler's work. Though its easy to slip into hyperbole, this book is a must for the student of one of the last centuries most interesting architects. Schindler's work was overlooked in his day, some say due to not being chosen by Philip Johnson to be included in a very high-profile architectural show. Johnson himself has admitted his error! The book has several different articles on various aspects of Schindler's world, one focusing on his relationship with his wife, as well as presenting drawings, plans, photos of work-sites and social snapshots that are so important given the social nature of Schindler's work. A place to start or a place to refresh your studies. When they put this book together, they hit the nail on the head.

Schindler in his day was much underappreicated, people just did not "get" his work, but as you look at his work through the prism of this wonderful book, you can see his influence on modern architecture is indescribable. You can see his influence especially in Richard Meier's work. It is a shame that he did not live to see his work so revered, but at least books like this one, with its insightful text and wonderful images, are out there for people to look through and marvel at his work.