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At Nature's Edge: Frank Lloyd Wright's Artist Studio Hardcover – February 20, 2007

by Henry Whiting II (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
Perched high on a cliff above the Snake River in a remote area of Idaho, Frank Lloyd Wright’s artist studio is a testament to the architect’s total mastery of his craft. The simple, one-room studio Wright designed for Idaho landscape painter Archie Boyd Teater and Patricia Teater in 1952 is a sophisticated, complex work of art. As Wright’s only artist studio (other than his own), the structure was intended to foster the creative life. Located on one of the most spectacular natural sites Wright ever worked with, the studio at Teater’s Knoll is a premier example of organic architecture at its best, where the fundamental integration with nature blurs the meeting of building and nature.

At Nature’s Edge chronicles the design and history of the studio and the restorations that were necessary to preserve it after years of neglect. Written for all readers who are inspired by nature and architecture, the book is vividly illustrated with contemporary color photographs, historical black and white images, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s original drawings.

Winner of the Idaho Library Association Book Award. 
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  1. Print length
    136 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    University of Utah Press
  4. Publication date
    February 20, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    12.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0874808774
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0874808773
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"Frank Lloyd Wright was an artist before he was an architect. He designed several artist’s studios for himself—Oak Park, Taliesin, Taliesin West—yet only one other of his studio designs was built, that for Archie Boyd Teater and Patricia Teater, now the home and studio of writer Henry Whiting and sculptor Lynn Fawcett Whiting. The story of the renovation and preservation of Teater’s Knoll by the Whitings is a compelling tale about the human side of living in and restoring a Wrightian artistic master-space."—William Allin Storrer, adjunct professor of architecture at the University of Texas, Austin

"Whiting traces the history of the Teater Studio from its inception to how he came to own it and restore it. Historic photos and beautiful new images by architectural photographer contribute to this insightful book."—Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly

About the Author

Henry Whiting II is an architectural writer. He lives with his wife, sculptor Lynn Fawcett Whiting, at Teater’s Knoll in Bliss, Idaho. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Utah Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2007
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0874808774
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0874808773
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,146,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Customers appreciate the book's photography and find it well written. Moreover, they find it interesting, with one customer highlighting its historical content. The illustrations receive positive feedback, with one customer noting the inclusion of original plans and presentation drawings and photos.

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Customers appreciate the photography in the book, with one mentioning the beautiful Idaho studio.

"What an interesting book, and with great text and photos. I am originally from Idaho, and now live in Arizona...." Read more

"...The photography is superb; some satellite photos would be a nice addition...." Read more

"beautifully done. The photographer's photos are excellent and the narrative gives information unavailable elsewhere...." Read more

"Exceeded expectations. Great photos and illustrations. Well written. Quality paper and binding." Read more

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Customers find the book well written and easy to read.

"What an interesting book, and with great text and photos. I am originally from Idaho, and now live in Arizona...." Read more

"...I found it very interesting and enjoyable to read. I'm dying to own his other book called Teater's Knoll....... but have yet to find a copy...." Read more

"...It was an easy read but it raised more questions about the building and its redesign than it answered." Read more

"beautifully done. The photographer's photos are excellent and the narrative gives information unavailable elsewhere...." Read more

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Customers find the book interesting, with one mentioning its historical content and another noting it's an important addition to their library.

"What an interesting book, and with great text and photos. I am originally from Idaho, and now live in Arizona...." Read more

"I just read this book from cover to cover. I found it very interesting and enjoyable to read...." Read more

"...For the FLW aficionado, this is an important addition to your library" Read more

"The historical info in this book is interesting (and it clearly shows what creeps the owners of the home were.)..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, which include presentation drawings and photos, with one customer noting the well-presented original plans.

"...Well illustrated with original plans, presentation drawings and photos we also are given contemporary color photos and plans of the various revised..." Read more

"...Whiting is a sensitive and talented writer. The building itself is fascinating, and the back story of Whiting's history with it, and the history of..." Read more

"Exceeded expectations. Great photos and illustrations. Well written. Quality paper and binding." Read more

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  • E. Jarolin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wilderness Wright
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2007
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    In this fine book Henry Whiting, the second owner of Wright's Teater studio, gives us the history of this diminutive gem sited in desert terrain high above Idaho's Snake River. The background of noted landscape artist, Archie Boyd Teater, is given along with the the desire of his wife to have Wright design their studio. The difficulties of realizing the dream in this remote locale are given an in depth look. However, after years of parttime use the studio, at the end of the Teaters' lives, lay virtually abandoned and in dire need of a savior. Enter Henry Whiting. The how and why of the restoration and sensitive remodeling of the studio into a full time residence are presented. Wright purists may find some of the alterations made heresy, but the respect with which they were considered and the fine results should ameliorate the concerns of most.

    Well illustrated with original plans, presentation drawings and photos we also are given contemporary color photos and plans of the various revised areas. My only, albeit minor, quibble is the lack of side-by-side plans of the original and remodeled layout.

    All in all, a must have for the Wright enthusiast.
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  • Dr. Wu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Story, well told. Innovative studio design -- you'd expect nothing less!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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    What an interesting book, and with great text and photos. I am originally from Idaho, and now live in Arizona. I serve on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Board of Stewards, and this book has been on my wish list for a long time. I finally decided to purchase it and was not disappointed. Whiting is a sensitive and talented writer. The building itself is fascinating, and the back story of Whiting's history with it, and the history of the Teaters, the original owners, was most interesting. I'm very pleased to have this in my library and to know Wright has at least one design in my home state.
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  • Jesse A. Nisson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book about this historic studio / home
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010
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    I just read this book from cover to cover. I found it very interesting and enjoyable to read. I'm dying to own his other book called Teater's Knoll....... but have yet to find a copy. I read that from cover to cover too and really loved the photos of the reconstruction of this wonderful historic Frank Lloyd Wright designed studio / home in Bliss Idaho. I checked them both out from the local library in Hagerman Idaho. I would love to meet Mr. Whiting someday .... we are Bliss locals part time.
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  • kerbe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Obscured by landscaping...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015
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    I was hoping for an image-filled story of a lesser-known Wright building but what I got was a rambling personal narrative with very few illustrations. It was an easy read but it raised more questions about the building and its redesign than it answered.
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  • Donald Straub
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for FLLW Afficianodos
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015
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    The format of this book makes it difficult to read outside the house. The photography is superb; some satellite photos would be a nice addition. I do not agree with the rave reviews of Mr Whiting's writing, but it is very good. A little more proofreading might make it perfect.
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  • Lifelong Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important addition to the FLW library
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2018
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    beautifully done. The photographer's photos are excellent and the narrative gives information unavailable elsewhere. For the FLW aficionado, this is an important addition to your library
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  • brazil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Idaho studio by Frank Lloyd Wright
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2016
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    Exceeded expectations. Great photos and illustrations. Well written. Quality paper and binding.
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  • Fabrizio Camera
    5.0 out of 5 stars La natura in primo piano
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2009
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    Mirabile raccolta iconografica, che ben rappresenta come la casa debba diventare tutt'uno con l'ambiente che la circonda.
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