There's been a lot of buzz around the new book, Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson Research Tower, by author Mark Hertzberg. Now you can meet him in person and get your copy signed tomorrow, Sept. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Racine Art Museum store, 441 Main St., during Downtown Racine’s First Fridays event. More details here.
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Former Taliesin Apprentice, Earl Nisbet recently shared a wonderful story about his recollection of Frank Lloyd Wright's ideas on what a new home—a "Usonian" home—for Americans should be. It prompted Earl to contemplate and ultimately design a new flag that would wave proudly in "Usonia." Read more after the jump...
Not to be missed! The Center for Architecture Foundation in New York is hosting an event on October 2, 2010 that will offer an insider’s tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Homes, led by Roland Reisley, original Wright house owner and author of Usonia, New York: Building a Community With Frank Lloyd Wright. Get all the details and your tickets here.
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Mark Hertzberg posted on his blog, Wright in Racine, that his new book Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson Research Tower is starting to ship from the publisher to stores. Check out the details here and watch for a feature interview on PrairieMod with Mark next week!
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PrairieMod reader, John C., recently sent along the news that author and historian, H. Allen Brooks passed away on August 8, 2010 at the age of 84. He had a long and distinguished career as an architectural educator and author, primarily at the University of Toronto, where he taught from 1958 to 1986. He wrote seminal works on the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries, popularizing the name "The Prairie School." He will be buried in the family plot in Litchfield, Connecticut. At his request, there will be no funeral, but contributions may be made in his memory to the Society of Architectural Historians, 1365 North Astor Street, Chicago, IL 60610. For more info on Mr. Brook's life and work, follow the link.
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2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wasmuth Portfolio, 100 printed plates showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-era work. To celebrate, there will be an exhibition of the lithographs at Arts & Crafts •
San Francisco, along with a display of the
never-before-published sketchbook which served as the maquette for the
Wasmuth Portfolio. Read more here.
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Here's a link to an article about author Jan Booth Sheridan’s
newest guidebook, which takes a look at the buildings located throughout Western New York that were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Read it here.
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New author, Cathy Jean Maloney, relates what its like to live in a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, landscaped by Jens Jenson, in a town designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Read the article here.
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The newest issue of Modernism Magazine has a great article about Chicago's "handmade residences" by Edgar Miller. Reading about this amazing Modern Renaissance man and his work in Chicago made me really want to pick up a copy of the new monograph about him to learn more. Sounds like a trip to the bookstore! Read more about the magazine article here.
Looking for an architecturally stylish way to keep your books standing-up straight? Then check out these very cool building bookends by Edifice Models. Choose between Unity Temple, Hollyhock House or their newest edition, the Martin House. More to see here.
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The city of Chicago has one of the most iconic skylines in all the world. With so many amazing works of architectural in one spot, it can be difficult for any one building to stand out. However, the Marina City twin towers by Bertrand Goldberg has become one of the most instantly recognizable and beloved structures in "The Second City." However, finding in-depth information in book form about this Modern masterpiece has been next to impossible for architecture lovers. Luckily, the new book, Marina City: Bertrand Goldberg's Urban Vision by authors Igor Marjanovic and Katerina Rüedi Ray is a comprehensive history of the iconic towers. Read more after the jump...
Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice, Milton Stricker's devotion to the cause of Organic Architecture culminated with the writing of his book, Design Through Abstraction: The Wright Source to Art and Architecture, which is being made available to the public on C. Jefferey Small's website. Check it out here.
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The last volume (but strangely, volume 1) in Taschen's Frank Lloyd Wright: The Complete Works series is now available for pre-order and scheduled to release in November 2010. Pre-order here.
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I received my issue of Wright Angles from the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust yesterday and was interested to see that they will be publishing a special book to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Robie House. Titled "Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House" the book is billed as a full-color visual presentation of one of Wright's most famous buildings and will feature all-new photographs by Tim Long and a foreword by Paul Goldberger. Available in July 2010, it is sure to be a great present for Robie's birthday! Keep checking the FLWPT's ShopWright website for details.
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Here's a link to an article on Cathy Jean Maloney's new book, The
Gardener's Cottage in Riverside, Illinois (University of Chicago Press,
$32.50), which tracks the author's experiences as
owner of the cozy Wright-designed home nestled in southwest suburban Riverside. Read it here.
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Mark your calendars for June 4-6 and plan on being in Racine, Wisconsin. Wright in Wisconsin will be hosting their annual Wright & Like tour in the Racine/Kenosha area and there are several fantastic events to attend and houses to tour.
Of special note will be the event on June 4th. Spend Friday evening on the iconic SC Johnson campus exploring and dining in the new Fortaleza Hall, after a photographic tour of the rarely-seen interior of the SC Johnson Research Tower, presented by Mark Hertzberg in the Golden Rondelle. Mark will also be previewing his newest book, Frank Lloyd Wright's SC Johnson Research Tower, published by Pomegranate. Read more about the Wright & Like 2010 tour at Mark's blog, Wright in Racine. Then make sure to get your tickets for Friday's special event and more details here.
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The latest update from William Stout Books features two design books that are a must-have for any designer's library.
Pentagram Marks: 400 Symbols & Logotypes - The four hundred marks reproduced in this book represent the diverse array of identity work produced by Pentagram's partners, past and present, since the company was founded in 1972.
Knoll: A Modernist Universe - Comprehensive monograph on the Knoll furniture company.
Check out these and other great art/design/architecture books here.
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I adore Bertrand Goldberg's iconic Marina City Towers, which overlook the Chicago River. However, there's not much info out there in book form on the beloved "corncobs"—until now. I got wind today that a new book will be released on May 19, 2010 titled Marina City: Bertrand Goldberg's Urban Vision, written by Igor Marjanovic, an assistant professor of architecture and
undergraduate core coordinator at Washington University in St. Louis. Get the details here.
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If you love both architecture and canines, then Moxie, the Dachshund of Fallingwater is the book for you.
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Organic Architect, Bart Prince, will be at the University of New Mexico Bookstore to sign copies of the book The
Architecture of Bart Prince on Saturday, May 1 at 2 p.m. More details here.
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PrairieMod reader, Kevin B., let us know that the last book that iconic architectural photographer Julius Shulman worked on with our friends at Chicago Bauhaus and Beyond is now available. Find out more info here.
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Flickr user franklloydwrighttour has graciously posted images of their rare copy of the January 1938 issue of Architectural Forum, exclusively dedicated to and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Check it out here.
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Prairie Avenue Bookshop shut its doors for the last time last year, much to the chagrin of architecture and design book lovers everywhere, but the memories still live on. Read more about the beloved former bookshop here.
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In the aftermath of the tragic fire that consumed the David Henken-designed Jerry Podell House yesterday, there was much confusion about which hosue was lost and who designed it. One news site stated that it was a Frank Lloyd Wright house that was lost, while also stating that all the houses in the co-operative were designed by Wright. Both accounts turned out to be untrue.
While Wright had a strong hand in the development and overall design of the community, he designed only 5 houses for it—with three actually being built. If you are interested in learning more about this unique community, I highly recommend the book Usonia, New York: Building a Community with Frank Lloyd Wright by Roland Reisley—it is the definitive book on the subject.
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Designer Alvin Lustig had a many faceted career, from working with Frank Lloyd Wright to designing some of the most iconic book covers of his time. Read about one such cover for Three Tragedies here.
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I received an email update that the eagerly anticipated second volume of Taschen's massive Frank Lloyd Wright Complete Works will be available in March! I'll have to start saving my lunch money for this one...More info and images here.
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Taschen's eagerly anticipated Vol. 2 of the Frank Lloyd Wright Complete Works won't be out until later this year. However, you can flip through this massive tome virtually. Things are a little small, but the coolness still shines through! See it here.
I've been anticipating this book for a couple years and it finally will be available in April 2010. The Frain House (1967) by Edward Humrich appears to be featured on the cover of this new title, Julius Shulman: Chicago Mid-Century Modernism.
Find details from the publisher Rizzoli here or bit of info here about the project from Chicago Bauhaus & Beyond.
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One of the best Christmas presents I got this year was a limited edition book about the development of the various Alexander Girard-related typefaces and products by font gurus, House Industries. Follow the link to learn more about their various Girard projects and watch a short film.
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Here's a link to the much anticipated Frank Lloyd Wright Complete Works, Vol. 2, which chronicles Wright's entire architectural/design creative output (around 1100 projects worth!). Vol. 3 was massive and beautiful—and with Vol. 2 bearing a sweet interior shot of the Samuel Freeman House in Los Angeles, this book is sure to please as well. See the sneak-peek here and pre-order your copy today.
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There are two opportunities for people living near Chicago to meet the author of The Fallingwater Cookbook. Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Oak Park Home and Studio Museum Shop on
Friday, December 18 from 11 am - 1 pm
to meet author Suzanne Martinson. Otherwise, head over to the Chicago History Museum on December 19 at 10am to get your book signed. Bon appetite!
Last night I braved the bitter cold to go see the new exhibit "Apostles of Beauty: Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago." It was well worth the trip! The exhibit is set up in an approachable and well-designed way with many amazing examples of astoundingly beautiful works of furniture, textiles, metalwork, ceramics, glass, photographs, prints, and architectural elements. I was especially taken with the many pieces from the Prairie School, including Purcell and Elmslie-designed Babson House items, George W. Maher furniture, Teco pottery and of course several Frank Lloyd Wright-related items (including the Robie House's magnificent dining table). If you can, go see the show before it closes and then curl-up with the exhibit's book to continue the enjoyment from home.
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What would it look like if the Harry Potter book covers had been designed by Penguin Classics? Check out designer M. S. Corley's interpretations here.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s youngest granddaughter, Elizabeth Catherine
Wright, has just published the love letters her parents wrote during
their courtship at the height of the Great Depression, 1932-1933. The book, Dear Bob, Dear Betty, is also a sequel to recent titles exploring the tumultuous
years of Frank Lloyd Wright’s personal life, as it highlights the
fallout from these events on the next generation. Read more and get your copy here.
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The Frick’s Center for the History of Collecting in America
announced recently that author Julia Meech is the first winner of its
Sotheby’s Book Prize for her book, Frank Lloyd
Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architect’s Other Passion. Read more about it here.
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