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Frank Lloyd Wright at a Glance: Usonian Houses (Frank Lloyd Wright At A Glance)
Frank Lloyd Wright at a Glance Usonian Houses - Frank Lloyd Wright At A Glance Author:Doreen Enrlich Despite his grand achievements, Frank Lloyd Wright understood the needs of the typical American family. For them he designed the “Usonian Home” and proved that affordability and superb architecture could go hand in hand. With simple supplies and characteristic creativity, Wright devised elegant homes that belied their modest price ta... more »g. Take a fascinating tour of the best of these— including the inaugural Jacobs House (1936), which was besieged by visitors, all marveling at its ingenuity. Each was built on the same principles, but differed subtly, depending on the occupants’ lifestyles and local materials.« less
This is a very small and short book. It's an acceptable introduction to the subject, but doesn't include floor plans, and the photos seldom capture the noted important features of the homes. Overall, it's unsatisfying.