Publisher's Synopsis
Frank Lloyd Wright was a pioneer in the modern style and is widely considered to be one of the most innovativeand influential figures in modern architecture. His career, which spanned over 70 years, encompassed modern technological developments in both building materials and techniques and he was one of the first architects to explore and exploit the new opportunities that these exciting developments made possible. His work was unfailingly inventive and beautiful and his influence all round the globe was immense. While his professional life was both innovative and fascinating, Frank Lloyd Wright's personal life was turbulent and filled with tragedy as well as triumph. This book tells the story of his many loves and of the disasters which blighted his home life. Featuring more than 250 stunning photographs of his work, this book will contain the essential facts and figures that anyone interested in America's most famous architect needs to know. It will not only be a wonderful companion but an informative guide to this giant figure in the world of architecture.
