Prairie Style: Houses & Gardens by F.L. Wright (Hardcover)

by Dixie Legler (Author), Christian Korab (Photographer)

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Product Description
After nearly one hundred years, both the Arts and Crafts movement and the man most closely associated with it-Frank Lloyd Wright-continue to enjoy extraordinary popularity. Created and championed by Wright and his colleagues, the Prairie Style is firmly rooted in the domestic architecture of the American Midwest, and its influence has spread throughout the country and the world. This elegant, profusely illustrated book captures the enduring spirit of Prairie Style, celebrating its indelible contribution to the closing century.

Prairie Style opens the doors to 24 homes, ushering readers into beautifully restored and creatively furnished spaces that radiate the warmth so closely associated with Wright and the Prairie School of architects. More than 200 full-color photographs offer full room views as well as close-ups of remarkable furniture and decorative objects. In keeping with Wright's devotion to natural settings, exteriors and gardens are also pictured, placing each house in the context of its environment. These sheltering houses-low and rambling with refreshingly open interiors-inspired generations of houses to come, and changed the shape of suburban America.

About the Author
Dixie Legler is an authority on Frank Lloyd Wright and his Midwest collaborators and the author of the forthcoming book Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work. She was previously public relations director of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

Minneapolis photographer Christian Korab specializes in architecture and historic interiors. His previous books, featuring his work and that of his famous father, Balthazar Korab, include The Genius of Frank Lloyd Wright: Oak Park.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 207 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556709315
• ISBN-13: 978-1556709319
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #602,281 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice pictures, no floor plans..., April 25, 2000

By	Rob C (Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This book covers more than just Wright. It also gives you some insight to others that came out of the Prairie School and others that were redefining the American style near the turn of the century. The book has wonderful pictures, but as an architect, I wish it had floor plans so I could more easily understand how the spaces worked together. It's still a nice addition to my library.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Design, November 22, 1999

By	Bruce Jones "xtrmtrk" (Bellevue, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The great thing about the Prairie Style is that elements of it can fit into so many different other types of designs and times. Even though I have a very modern, contemporary home, I got plenty of ideas from this beautiful book. Contains loads of beautiful pictures of home interiors by Wright & his followers.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Interiors, May 31, 2000

By	"braverock-" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This book varies from most books on Wright and the prairie style architects in its extensive use of interior photos. Many of the prairie homes are somewhat unremarkable from the outside, while inside they have a distict beauty and grace. "Prairie Style" beautifully portrays the interior as well as the exterior of homes by Wright, his students, and contemporaries.