Lautner, 1911-1994: Disappearing Space (Basic Art) [Paperback]

Barbara-Ann Campbell-Lange (Author)

Book Description

Series: Basic Art | Publication Date: December 1, 2005

American architect, John Lautner (1911-1994) is responsible for some of the most original buildings of the space age and, indeed, the 20th century. The residences he designed in the Los Angeles area, including the Chemosphere House and the Silvertop, are synonymous with the hopes and dreams of an entire era. Characterized by sweeping rooflines, glass-paneled walls, and steel beams, his buildings displayed a combination of fantasy and minimalism, often integrating water and incorporating surrounding landscapes. Lautner always placed great importance on the relationship between humans, space, and nature.

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About the Author

The author: Barbara-Ann Campbell-Lange studied architecture in London, New York, and Cambridge. She is a director of the Campbell-Lange Workshop and lectures at the Royal College of Art.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822839620
• ISBN-13: 978-3822839621
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture > General

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot for the money, May 12, 2007

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Judith Lautner (San Luis Obispo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lautner, 1911-1994: Disappearing Space (Basic Art) (Paperback)

Most books on Lautner (my father) are out of print and expensive. This one is a great small book that makes a terrific gift or handy guide. Some new pictures, some different buildings from Campbell-Lange's other Lautner book.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars John Lautner-The Big Series, March 27, 2000

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Mike Eckart "mike and leslie" (Orange, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Lautner (Big Series Art) (Hardcover)

The large color photo's in this book are wonderful, but unfortunately, there is not as much information on the architect and the individual projects he worked on, that there are in the other 2 Lautner books I have Purchased ("John Lautner- Architect", and "The Architecture of John Lautner". Also this book is written in three languages and therefore the layout is a little confusing. If you are a huge Lautner fan like I am, you will still enjoy the book, and considering the cost is less than 1/2 the price of the other 2 I mentioned (unless you purchase the softcover edition) I consider it a great coffee table bargain.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good, Compact Summary of Lautner's Residences, November 30, 2010

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C. casey (Watsonville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lautner, 1911-1994: Disappearing Space (Basic Art) (Paperback)

This book provides a good summary of what you'll find in The Architecture of John Lautner by Weintraub. Its footprint is much more compact, and it only has 96 pages compared to 276 pages in the Weintraub book. The photo quality is good but it is not stunning like the Weintraub book. The main reason to get it is that it includes some photo composition that Weintraub does not have (same houses, but shot from different angles and with different lighting). It also includes some plan and elevation architectural drawings that are similar to what you'll find in John Lautner, Architect by Escher. Weintraub does not include a single architectural drawing. If you have to choose, then definitely get the Weintraub book. Its photos are stunning and narrative is detailed. The most astounding aspect of Lautner by Barbara-Ann Campbell-Lange is the price on Amazon. $1,000 for paperback? What's up with that? That can't be correct. Drop a zero and divide by half. That's the fair market value. I hired Arthur Dyson, a colleague of Lautner's, to design our home. For photos of my house, designed by Arthur Dyson and built completely by my weary old hands, see [...].