American Architecture, An Illustrated History

American Architecture, An Illustrated History by Robin Langley Sommer. Published by Crescent Books, New York, NY, 1996. 1st Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. Bottom edges have slight wear, content in VF condition. 144 Pgs. ISBN 051716020X. With photographs by Balthazar Korab. From the ancient dwelling of pre-Columbian civilizations to today's leading-edge postmodern structures, this beautiful volume illustrates the emergence of a uniquely American architecture from its disparate origins. This book combines a wealth of magnificent photographs with clear, informative text, helping the reader to identify the characteristics of each style and to trace the influences of such visionary geniuses as Frank Lloyd Wright. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 4281.