Wright Style: Re-Creating the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright

Book Description

If you've ever wanted to step inside a house designed by frank Lloyd Wright or if you've ever dreamed of living in one The Wright Style offers the next best thing: an extraordinary look inside dozens of Wright's incomparable houses, all of them filled with countless inspiring ideas from America's favorite architect.

From "pure" Wright houses to homes where his decorative magic has been mixed with related styles, the book captures the essence of the architect's timeless designs the spaces, the textures, the colors, the light, the furniture, the special features that all say Frank Lloyd Wright. As the magnificent houses here show, each of Wright's buildings was a complex composition of many interrelated elements; he regarded them as symphonies. Wright designed not just the shell, but everything inside as well: furniture, skylights, art glass windows, light fixtures, textiles, carpets, wall murals, decorative accessories, even the landscaping.

Illustrating how Wright affected and inspired other houses, The Wright Style also presents interpretations of Wright's principles by some of his followers and apprentices providing a guided walk through a century of his unsurpassed influence on design. And for those who love Wright but who cannot live in complete, authentic rooms or purchase antique Wright furnishings, the book's catalogue of products makes it possible at least to bring a touch of the Wright style home.

"Wright's ideas have so permeated our architectural world that we have lost track of the source," writes author Carla Lind. "His open floor plans led to family rooms, kitchens open to living areas, indoor spaces open to outdoor living spaces, garden rooms, decks, and carports. His use of glass opened window walls and brought generous amounts of light and inspiring vistas into rooms. He altered America's collective subconscious. By bringing together many elements and inspirations, most neither new nor original, he was able to synthesize fresh new forms that reflected the character of the nation."

Customer Reviews:

I second the nomination.......2004-04-18

All of the other customer reviews were extremely positive, and I would like to concur in their respective judgments.

Wright's life was filled with controversy, and his work is subject to complex interpretation. Other authors, in my opinion at least, devote way too much book space to these matters; Lind, on the other hand, has done a masterful job in organizing the key elements of Wright's style (furnishings, usonians, etc>) and gathering stunning, modern photographs that illustrate each.

If you buy one book on Wright, this should be the one. Better than anything else I've seen, it will demonstrate why the man's work lives on -- 45 years after his death.

A Gorgeous Look Inside.......2002-07-03

This book takes a look at what makes Frank Lloyd Wright's designs still so popular today. The book itself is so gorgeous, focusing not just on the houses but also on the furnishings, which can be breathtaking! The photos were excellent and conveyed the feeling of really being there.

I read three books about this architect this weekend, and this one was the most complete of them all. It gave me a peek into so many of his uniquely designed buildings and the furnishings and decorative arts that he created for them.

Something I had never seen before: at the end of the book there is a catalog of items that can be purchased from different vendors. These are FLW reproductions, items inspired by FLW, and those "in the style of FLW". These items range from furniture to rugs to lamps to fabrics and decorative items.

On my "tour" of over 40 houses (designed by both Wright and his followers), I saw that all of the designs were simple ones, with natural colors and finishes, the buildings seeming to spring out of the earth. I saw the open flowing floor plans that are sheltered by overhanging, gently sloping roofs. Many of the places I "visited" had built-in furniture and fixtures.

It was interesting to view all of the things that Wright designed for his homes....besides the items mentioned above, he also designed the windows (art glass), light fixtures, skylights, wall murals, and even the landscaping!

Wright changed American architecture forever, resulting in open floor plans, multi-purpose rooms, naturally-lit spaces--- and showed us a different way of living.

Wonderful introduction to Wright's Art.......1999-07-09

This is a wonderful book: gorgeous color pictures with an informative and most insightful text. Far beyond a coffee table collection, this is a real contribution to understanding Wright, and American housing. Lind discusses the design ideas of a number of Wright's most famous or typical extant buildings. You get a good idea of the exhilarating play of light and space in his houses, and the real significance of such modern cliches as ranch-style, strip and corner windows, patio doors, and built-ins. Besides real insight into Wright's aesthetic, the book is notable for its unique coverage of 12 houses by Wright disciples, and appendices on interior arts and sources of reproductions. (Wright would be appalled, since he saw furnishings as uniquely integral and scaled to particular houses!) A "dangerous" book, it singlehandedly reawakened my interest in Wright's architecture. It may draw you, too, into learning more of Wright, and influencing your choice of home.

A good primer on the elements of a Wright home........1998-08-22

The book has many photographs an does a credible job of detailing each of them. I found that the book well organized. . I would highly recommend this as an intro to Wright's work. The author tries to touch on as many subjects a possible, as result there are times when it was somewhat lacking in depth. That being said there is a great reference of things Wright in the back of the book that is worth the price of admission alone.

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Lovely Book

Perfect for beginners

color restriction

Great painting book...

I liked it!

Painting Flowers A to Z With Sherry C. Nelson Mda
Sherry C. Nelson
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0891349383

Customer Reviews:

Lovely Book.......2006-07-05

I love this book, it is very clear with lots of details too!

Perfect for beginners.......2005-03-05

This book is excellent for a beginning painter like me who wants to paint stunning, life-like flowers. The illustrations are beautiful, the step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and the results make you want to paint the next flower, and the next.... I find the color range to be excellent; of the 50 flowers taught, 18 are pinks, purples, and blues, 16 are red and/or yellow, 6 are predominantly white, and the rest, like pansies, foxgloves, and daisies, are multiple colored.

The instructions not only give the colors needed for each project, but also how to mix that particular shade. With this help, I am learning to mix the colors I see and need for my own compositions. The line drawings are easy to work with and mean I can concentrate on painting, instead of struggling with getting the shape of the flower just right.

All in all, if what you really want to learn is to paint something beautiful, this is the book you need.

color restriction.......2003-02-04

The book's presentation is excellent (good quality photos), well-organized (material, techniques, clear explanations) and it gets to the point, that is the actual painting, fairly rapidly. No time wasted on painters' nitty gritty debates. Her advice for best-quality-you-can-afford material is no non sense and convincing.
The book includes 50 projects, all presented in the same way: a photo reference, a black line drawing of the flower which you may photocopy, and a series of steps to follow to get the result.
But be warned: she uses mostly reds and yellows (6 of each) in all of the 50 flowers in spite of the fact that the pictures are in different other colors (for example: the magnolia photo presents the white and pink variety, while the painting exercise gets you to do it all in white). The same with peonies & tulips which are invariably tought in yellows and reds. That was the reason I returned the book.
Was it out of concern for the quantity & pricey material ? No way of knowing, but just getting 1 pink and 1 blue doesn't provide enough variety to learn how to manipulate various colors. And it does get boring after 3 such exercises. Sure, you could substitute other colors if you're advanced enough.
The lack of emphasis or encouragement to draw your own flowers displeased me. Just rush to that photocopier. So you're frozen in placement and don't get a chance to ''feel'' your scene (this is a drawer's criticism).
Despite a few downsides, it remains a concise collection of exercises, simple enough for beginners, kept to a minimum of steps, therefore not overwhelming at all.

Great painting book..........2000-10-09

I haven't painted for years but this book was just great to get me started again. The author has great pictures showing step by step how to hold the paint brush and do blending and shading. Her instructions are clear and concise and she demonstrates a great variety of flowers, even a bubble bee. I am using this book to learn how to paint with acrylics even though her instructions are for oil. I'd recommend this book to a beginner or an experienced painter. A great reference book also.

I liked it!.......2000-04-23

This book is a pleasure to look at. It has 50 step by step examples of flowers. I don't work in oils but I can easily apply the use of other mediums from the examples in this book. Usually I'm very disappointed in these step-by-step books but this time I was pleasantly surprised.

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An excellent design manual.......2001-02-01

There are many books on typography and design. This is one of the better, if not the best, that I have read. It is readable as well as informative and comprehensive. Each topic is presented on a two-page spread with visual examples. A good book for the beginner and a good reference for those with more experience who are looking for a competent addition to their library.

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Basic Desktop Design and Layout
David Collier , and Bob Cotton
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Desktop Publishing | Graphic Design | Computers & Internet | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0891342850

The Elements of Visual Style: The Basics of Print Design for Every PC and Mac User

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Solid basics but many missed opportunities

The Elements of Visual Style: The Basics of Print Design for Every PC and Mac User
Robert W. Harris
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0618772456

Book Description

"The Elements of Visual Style" is for people who want to create sophisticated and professional documents at their own desks. No design experience is necessary to use this book, which will help even the novice PC or Mac user develop confidence and good judgment when communicating in print. At the same time, it is packed with tips that the experienced user will find informative. Six concise chapters cover basic concepts, from understanding typography to designing a page to manipulating art. Dozens of specific techniques—Keys to Success—translate theory into practice. Readers can apply the Keys to Success immediately to create more compelling documents. There are no boring discussions or arcane terminology; all the principles are presented in easy-to-understand language. Plenty of illustrations, many in a before-and-after format, show examples of common print projects, such as business cards, letters, brochures, posters, wedding invitations, and personal ads. Both thorough and succinct, this handy guide will enable anyone to create documents that stand out from the crowd.

Customer Reviews:

Solid basics but many missed opportunities.......2007-08-25

I bought this book with high expectations, which were largely met with a few unfortunate caveats.

First, the good. I really enjoyed the first chapter, which deals with using type. The intricacies of fonts, point sizes,x-height, serif fonts, etc. are clearly presented and enjoyable to read, with good examples.

for a book that claims to be, "drawn from the field of graphic design and cognitive psychology." (p x.), I was disappointed in the lack of documentation for sources. In fact, the book does often reference principles of design and psychology, I just don't know where they come from or why I should believe them. If there is a future edition, I hope they strike a happy medium, not delving into theoretical discourse, but allowing the reader to know where he or she could go to learn more.

A small, but significant, problem throughout the book is that all the text in the examples is gibberish. Why not use standard Lorem Ipsum type to fill-in the lines? I found reading through the examples to be very distracting, something I have not found with other design books that do use Lorem Ipsum type.

Another missed opportunity/pet peeve is that the book fails to take itself into account. none of the examples reference the actual design of the book that you are reading (for instance, pointing out why a certain font or page layout is being used in this book). This book feels a bit as though it were a rush job, or perhaps the reason is because the book designer is not the author. Again, a future version could include references to the actual book, which overall looks quite nice.

This book does convey the basics, which would be very useful for a person who just wants to produce nicer looking electronic documents. Others, who have more experience with such writers as Edward Tufte or Robin Williams will likely find this book contains information, but is a sub-par experience.

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Opposable Thumbs is Dean Haspiel's stories of a born & bred New Yorker and the trials and tribulations of living in the big bad city which serves as the backdrop for the informed, existential expression in his sociological comics. In Opposable Thumbs, Haspiel unfolds existential, uproarious, compassionate stories full of personal wisdom. Even the bleakest and grubbiest settings are lovingly, lusciously rendered by Haspiel's sharp brush in one of the most recognizable styles in alternative comics, and "quiet" domestic scenes veritably simmer with graphic impact. Thoroughly conquering the territory Dean began to explore in the critically acclaimed two-man anthology Keyhole (with Josh Neufeld), Opposable Thumbs looks like the new front-runner in autobiographical storytelling. With a special introduction by autobiographical comics legend Harvey Pekar and illustrated by Josh Neufeld. The first issue is a 48-page collection, culling Dean Haspiel's best semi-autobiographical stories from the pages of Keyhole, Minimum Wage, Non, The Expo Anthology, and Dirty Stories 2.

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Memoir of four years spent teaching, hunting, and touring in Tanzania.

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This full-color, user-friendly book utilizes anatomical illustrations and concise text to explain the unique health issues of women's bodies. Presented in general terms, this book invites women to educate themselves about key health topics in order to facilitate communication with their health professionals and to make the best health care decisions possible. Coverage includes women's general anatomy, general ailments, reproductive health, cancers, healthy aging, emotional wellness, and healthy lifestyles. Also features a glossary and comprehensive introduction. Chapters are organized into the following sections: brief definition; detailed description; risk factors; symptoms and warning signs; and, prevention and management.

Customer Reviews:

Nice illustrated guide.......2005-08-20

This is a nice guide that gives you a nice illustrated overview. It not only describes women's health issues but even touches on subjects such as gastric reflux and strokes. Overall a good guide and good value a bit basic for a health care professional but to the point. Well done!

jon, Milton Keynes

Women's Health and Wellness:An Illustrated Guide.......2003-11-10

This is an excellent book! A must for every woman's private collection. It is a easy guide that explores a number of current health problems surrounding today's women. This book provides detailed descriptions as well as statistic A must read!

a clear explanation of women's health issues.......2003-01-25

The book gives clear explanations with detailed pictures. It's a user-friendly guide to a variety of women's health issues.

Everything you need to know...........2003-01-18

I love this book because it covers so many different topics, yet keeps it simple and easy to understand. I think it's important for women today to take charge of their health. The more you know about your own body, the sooner you can detect what it is and how to fix it. And, as research shows, the earlier the better. To this book, I make a toast, "Here's the women's health!"

A great book for women of all ages.......2003-01-16

We need more books like this... well-illustrated, easy to understand, and highly informative. In fact, I thought it did such a good job explaining the basics of women's health that I bought copies for all my female relatives who span in ages from early 20's to early 70's.

Women's Health and Wellness: An Illustrated Guide Counter Display (Set of 5)

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Women's Health and Wellness: An Illustrated Guide Counter Display (Set of 5)
Anatomical Chart Company
Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Binding: Hardcover

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This full-color, user-friendly book utilizes anatomical illustrations and concise text to explain the unique health issues of women’s bodies. Presented in general terms, this book invites women to educate themselves about key health topics in order to facilitate communication with their health professionals and to make the best health care decisions possible. Coverage includes women’s general anatomy, general ailments, reproductive health, cancers, healthy aging, emotional wellness, and healthy lifestyles. Also features a glossary and comprehensive introduction. Chapters are organized into the following sections: brief definition; detailed description; risk factors; symptoms and warning signs; and, prevention and management.

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Like its World War II namesake of Leyte Gulf fame, USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) was a small combatant built for escort duty. But its skipper imbued his brand-new crew with a fighting spirit to match their forebears, and in 1988 when the guided missile frigate was thrust into the Persian Gulf at the height of the Iran-Iraq War, there was no better ship for the job. Forbidden to fire unless fired upon, Captain Paul Rinn and his crew sailed amid the chaos in the Gulf for two months, relying on wit and nerve to face down fighter jets and warships bent on the destruction of civilian vessels. Their sternest test came when an Iranian mine ripped open the ship's engine room, ignited fires on four decks, and plunged the ship into darkness. The crew's bravery and cool competence was credited with keeping the ship afloat, and its actions have become part of Navy lore and a staple of naval leadership courses ever since.

This is the first book to record the Roberts' extraordinary tale. After years of research and interviews with crewmembers, journalist Bradley Peniston chronicles the crew's heroic efforts to save the ship as they fought flames and flooding well into the night. The author also describes the frigate's origins, its operational history, and the crew's training. Peniston's personal approach to the subject not only breathes life into the historical narrative but gives readers an opportunity to get to know the individuals involved and understand the U.S. retaliation to the mining and the battle that evolved, setting the stage for conflicts to come. Foreword by Adm. William J. Crowe, USN (Ret.)

Customer Reviews:

Very well written.......2007-01-27

I am very impressed by No Higher Honor. It is interesting, well written, and an engaging read. No Higher Honor is an overdue tribute to a group of heroes that deserves to be remembered.

Anyone interested in naval history should read this book. I heartily recommend it.

The real modern Navy.......2007-01-10

I was there and this book captured the entire ordeal as well as it could be captured. Bradley did a wonderful and thorough job collecting data and memories. I now know far more about the whole incident than I knew when it happened. I'm grateful that our story got told, but more grateful that it was told so well.

Wonderful Book.......2006-08-25

Tom Reinert is my nephew so I had heard a lot about the "Sammy B" and its accident. However, there was so much more that I was unaware of. Pres. Reagan's response was much greater than I originally thought (at the time I wondered why he only went after 2 oil rigs). There was also a lot of interesting info about details of the Gulf that I was unaware was happening at the time. Kudos to the author for a story that needed to be told!

No Higher Honor: Saving the USS Samuel B. Roberts.......2006-08-18

I really enjoyed this book. My son is now serving on the USS Samuel B. Roberts, so that made it even more interesting. I also bought the book for him and he is looking forward to reading it.

Great book, Very well written.......2006-07-31

This is a must have for every US Navy sailor.

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Interesting primary source account

Our Hearts Fell to the Ground: Plains Indian Views of How the West Was Lost (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)
Colin G. Calloway
Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312133545

Customer Reviews:

Interesting primary source account.......2005-11-08

I was assigned this book as part of a class on the Old West. This is a collection of writings by Native Americans of their experiences of "how the west was lost". More than that, though, it gives an idea, from the Native Americans' experience, of how they felt about white people coming, treaties, their changing way of life, and more. An interesting read and certainly gives a new perspective to the history of the West.

American Promise Compact 2e Volume 2 and Our Hearts Fell to the Ground: Plains Indian Views of How the West Was Lost

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American Promise Compact 2e Volume 2 and Our Hearts Fell to the Ground: Plains Indian Views of How the West Was Lost
Colin G. Calloway , James L. Roark , Michael P. Johnson , Patricia Cline Cohen , Sarah Stage , Alan Lawson , and Susan M. Hartmann
Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's
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Binding: Hardcover

General | World | History | Subjects | Books
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Our Hearts Fell to the Ground and World Turned Upside Down and Cherokee Removal: Plains Indian Views of How the West Was Lost

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Our Hearts Fell to the Ground and World Turned Upside Down and Cherokee Removal: Plains Indian Views of How the West Was Lost
Theda Perdue , Colin G. Calloway , and Michael D. Green
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ASIN: 0312249144

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Assess the size and adequacy of the federal workforce for carrying out scientific, technical, engineering, and math-related activites.

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