Philip Johnson: A Visual Biography
Hardback
With his elegant suits and trademark round black glasses, Philip Johnson (a witty, wealthy, and well-connected architect) was for many years the most powerful figure in the society and politics of his profession. This impressively illustrated book traces his seven decades of larger-than-life influence, innovation, and controversy in the realm of architecture and beyond. Hundreds of images and documents, many published here for the first time, trace the remarkable life and career of a true legend.
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- ISBN: 9780714876825
- Author: Ian David Volner
- Pub date: 19.06.20
- RRP: $240.00
- Format: Hardback
Author
Ian David Volner
Philip Johnson is most celebrated for his role as
the first director of the Architecture Department atThe Museum of Modern Art in New York, and for hishome in Connecticut, the famous Glass House.Ian Volner has published widely, including in suchpublication as The Wall Street Journal, Harper s,and Artforum, and is a contributing editor at Surfaceand Architect. In 2016, his book This Is Frank LloydWright was a recipient of the DAM ArchitectureBook Award. He lives in Manhattan.