Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography (Hardcover)

by Pomegranate Publishers (Creator)

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Frank Lloyd Wright exerted perhaps the greatest influence on twentieth century design. In a volume that continues to resonate more than seventy years after its initial publication, Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography contains the master architect's own account of his work, his philosophy, and his personal life, written with his signature wit and charm.

Wright (1867-1959) went into seclusion in a Minnesota cabin to reflect and to record his life experiences. In 1932, the first edition of the Autobiography was published. It became a form of advertising, leading many readers to seek out the master architect--thirty apprentices came to live and learn at Taliesin, Wright's Wisconsin home/school/studio, under the master's tutelage. (By 1938, Taliesin West, in Arizona, was the winter location for Wright's school.)

The volume is divided into five sections devoted to family, fellowship, work, freedom, and form. Wright recalls his childhood, his apprenticeship with Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, the turmoil of his personal life, and the background to his greatest achievements, including Hollyhock House, the Prairie and the Usonian Houses, and the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 561 pages
• Publisher: Pomegranate Communications (March 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764932438
• ISBN-13: 978-0764932434
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,625 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See the world through Wright's eyes, April 13, 2008

By	Mercedes (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This book is actually my first study on this amazing man, so I can only guess how much of it is honest and how much he is deceiving himself. But one thing's for sure: it is truly fascinating. One can't get much closer to understanding his creative perspective, and why he chose to design certain projects the way he did. If you are interested in the creative process, this book is a great read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 5, 2008

By	Richard E. Roff - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am an architect and I am familiar with most of Frank Loyd Wright's buildings but knew very little about his life. A heart felt book, that made me realise the importance of doing what you beieve in. I decided to read this, after reading "Loving Frank" and getting a taste of what his life was like.

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great story, March 13, 2006

By	Diana Harari Cherem (Mexico City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not just for architects.... the autobiography of Frank Loyd Wright it's a great story for everybody who's interested in passion for life.