Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin: Illustrated by Vintage Postcards / (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780299282844)

The Wisconsin-born Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) is recognized worldwide as an iconic architectural genius. In 1911 he designed Taliesin to use as his personal residence, architectural studio, and working farm. A century later Randolph C. Henning has assembled a splendid collection of rare vintage postcards, some never before published, that provides a revealing and visually unique journey through Wright's work at Taliesin. Included are intimate images of Taliesin at various stages and views of the building just after the tragic 1914 fire. The postcards also depict nearby buildings designed by Wright, including the Romeo and Juliet windmill and two buildings for the Hillside Home School. Henning provides useful explanations that highlight relevant details and accompany each image. Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin documents and celebrates Wright's 100-year-old masterpiece.

Finalist, Midwest Book Awards for Cover Design and for Regional Interest Illustrated Book

Best Books for General Audiences, selected by the American Association of School Librarians

Best Books for General Audiences, selected by the Public Library Reviewers

Author: Randolph C. Henning
ISBN-10: 0299282848
ISBN-13: 9780299282844
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2011
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.90h x 7.90w x 0.30d
Award: Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Finalist
Award: Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Finalist
Award: Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/15/2011 pg. 84