Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright (Paperback)

~ Bruce LaFontaine (Author)

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Product Description

Masterful renderings of 44 extraordinary structures designed by one of the 20th century’s most influential architects. Finely detailed renderings of the Wright home and studio, the Ward Willits residence, Unity Temple, Robie House, Imperial Hotel, Guggenheim Museum and more. For coloring book enthusiasts and students of modern American architecture.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; illustrated edition edition (February 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486293629
• ISBN-13: 978-0486293622
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #650,017 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a delightful book probably perfect for middle school, March 28, 2007

By	Chris bct "music everyday" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Or, what the heck, high school, adults or elementary school. On the back it says it is for, ..."coloring book enthusiasts...". The front and back covers are what the drawing could look like if drawn by someone with excellent artistic skill. The rest of us, regardless of age, would have a harder time doing that. It doesn't mean we wouldn't enjoy ourselves. I think a lot depends on what one used to color the drawings. I've always liked this book. I think it's a perfect companion piece to a collection of large, big color photo FLW books. The paragraph of info accompanying each drawing reads like it's suited for middle or high school readers. The coloring enthusiast in your life would probably really like this, particularly if they're into great buildings. Seeing the 43 pages of drawings, all exterior perspectives that include landscaping, gives a different presentation to his buildings than strictly photographs. These drawings are not to be confused with FLW's numerous architectural drawings. These were clearly drawn for this coloring book and a fine one it is. [e-mail]

3.0 out of 5 stars Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright, April 7, 2008

By	Josephine Owen "book Brit" (Fairhope, Al USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Guess i should have read the 'small print'. I did not realise this was a colouring book.....and the postage cost as much as the book !!

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids!, October 29, 2002

By	TammyJo Eckhart "TammyJo Eckhart" (Bloomington, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I love Franl Lloyd Wright's work and I love coloring so I was thrilled to discover that Dover Publications had a book out about several of his creations. The drawings are simple black and white that you could color if you wished but I think the book is beautiful on its own and I'm not sure my coloring skills could do Wright's designs justice. The projects include both private homes and public buidlings. Each image is accompanied by a brief description that includes where, when, and for whom it was created. Several quotations from Wright himself are scattered throughout the book. I do wish the book had an index or a table of contents however. As for a coloring book, well, that's why I took off one star -- it seems disrespectful to color in this lovely architectual works.