Fallingwater: Wright and the 3rd Dimension (3 View-Master reels + viewer) [Product Bundle]

Michael Kaplan (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2000

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) stated that "the only photograph that can be made of architecture is three-dimensional." The first commercially available stereoscopic photographs of Wright's work, "Fallingwater: Wright and the 3rd Dimension" captures the emotional experience of space, light and materials that characterizes what may be the most extraordinary house of the 20th century. The packet of 21 full-color three-dimension photographs on three View-Master reels contains interior, exterior and detail views, and notes describing Wright's interest in three-dimensional photography. (Also available without viewer as ISBN 0966441621)

Product Details

• Product Bundle: 2 pages
• Publisher: View Productions (February 15, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 096644163X
• ISBN-13: 978-0966441635
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.6 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,645,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ALMOST LIKE BEING THERE, August 16, 2002

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Jennifer Joseph (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fallingwater: Wright and the 3rd Dimension (3 View-Master reels) (Misc. Supplies)

I am lucky enough to have Fallingwater practically in my backyard, and it is one of my favorite places on earth to visit! These viewmaster reels are incredible - 3 reels - 1 each on interiors, exteriors, and details. They are amazing, and are an okay substitute for when I can't get there! The photos are beutiful, and really capture the spirit of the house (although it really must be experienced in real-life). Truly a treat.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect subject for Stereoscopic presentation, March 9, 2004

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R. Ellis (Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fallingwater: Wright and the 3rd Dimension (3 View-Master reels) (Misc. Supplies)

This is a great introduction to a wonderful work of architecture presented in a fantastic format. The images were taken by someone who understands the stereo format very well and who make the most of its benefits. If you have never been to see this building in person, this is a great way to get an idea of why you should go. Each of the 21 images was obviously carefully chosen and each shows fantastic details of this house. Chances are that if you have not seen any of this series of VM reels, these images are far better than anything you have seen in stereo before. I would urge anyone who is interested in Architecture, History, or stereo imaging to look at any of this series of View-Master reels. You will not be disappointed!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Noble Use of the ViewMaster Format, May 25, 2010

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K. Tkacs "curmudgeonly" (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fallingwater: Wright and the 3rd Dimension (3 View-Master reels) (Misc. Supplies)

I've been a fan of ViewMaster since the early 1960's. In the `50s, as a descendant of the stereopticon, it was used for things like travel... "Grand Canyon," "Disneyland," etc. Later ViewMaster sets tended to be more entertainment oriented ("The Partridge Family," "Star Trek"), which were a lot of fun. But it's been sad in recent decades to watch this wonderful 3-D format degenerate and become all but forgotten. It's also surprising to me that some workable digital 3D format/viewer hasn't risen to fill its place, perhaps open up the ViewMaster archives to a new audience.

This set costs more than ViewMaster reels of, say, a cartoon, but at little more than a buck per stereo image, it's still a bargain to be able to experience Fallingwater, considered by many to be the most beautiful house ever built. These reels are not packaged in the blister packs or paper envelopes of traditional reels, but rather come in a surprisingly small, compact plastic case reminiscent of the jewel cases for old Zip discs. Inside is a folded card-stock J-card printed in color, listing where each image was taken and in which direction (e.g., "Living room, view toward south"). There is also a small floor plan of the house with guest wing, and a short essay.

Having never had the pleasure of touring Fallingwater myself, these images are a welcome experience, and an expert use of the ViewMaster format. Better than pictures in any book, these allow you to get some sense of the spaces and even the textures of the house, as the stereoscopy preserves the reflectivity of, for instance, the stone floors better than any 2-D photograph can ever hope to do.

I see that there is at least one more FLW set like this, which I will be buying shortly. I hope more sets like this become available in other disciplines, too.