Essential Books

Scholarly works and rare editions exploring Frank Lloyd Wright and design history

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Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan

Julia Meech's definitive study of Wright's lifelong passion for Japanese art and its profound influence on his architectural philosophy.

Author: Julia Meech

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Year: 2001

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Frank Lloyd Wright and Madison: An Interaction

Frank Lloyd Wright and Madison: An Interaction

Explores Wright's complex relationship with Madison, Wisconsin, including his controversial Monona Basin Project and other local commissions.

Author: Various Contributors

Publisher: Elvehjem Museum of Art

Year: 1990

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Frank Lloyd Wright Drawings: Masterworks from the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives

Frank Lloyd Wright Drawings: Masterworks

A comprehensive collection of Wright's architectural drawings, revealing his design process and artistic vision through original sketches and plans.

Author: Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Year: 1990

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Frank Lloyd Wright Autobiography

Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography

A signed first edition of Wright's autobiography from 1943, featuring his distinctive red square signature and personal insights into his architectural philosophy.

Author: Frank Lloyd Wright

Publisher: Duell, Sloan and Pearce

Year: 1943

Status: In Collection

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Monona Basin Project

Monona Basin Project: Schematic Master Plan

William Wesley Peters' 1967 master plan continuing Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for Madison's waterfront development.

Author: William Wesley Peters

Publisher: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Year: 1967

Status: In Collection

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About This Collection

This curated selection of books represents essential reading for anyone interested in Frank Lloyd Wright and design history. Each volume offers unique insights into different aspects of Wright's work, from his architectural drawings to his relationship with Japanese art and his urban planning projects.

The collection includes both scholarly works that provide comprehensive analysis of Wright's influence and rare publications that document specific projects and relationships. These books serve as valuable resources for understanding the broader context of Wright's architectural philosophy and its impact on modern design.

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