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JOHN LAUTNER, ARCHITECT
(LAUTNER, JOHN). Escher, Frank & John Lautner. London: Artemis London Limited, 1994. First Edition. Oblong Folio. Cloth in Printed Dust Jacket. Architecture Monograph. Very Good/Near Fine. 296pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. Designed by Lorraine Wild / ReVerb. Featuring contemporary color photographs by Mike Moore as well as vintage black and white images - including dozens by both Julius Shulman and Tim Street-Porter, this massive, beautifully-appointed volume was the first substantial monograph on the innovative late Los Angeles architect John Lautner. A former Frank Lloyd Wright associate at Taliesin, he pioneered what became known as the "Googie" style of forward thinking mid-century restaurant and commercial design as well as some of the most beautiful and innovative residences in the world such as "Silvertop" and the Sheats home. It was conceived with Lautner's full participation, and includes an informative transcribed interview between him and architect/historian/editor Frank Escher. A handsome example of the uncommon 1994 first hardbound edition showing just a bit of light spotting along the top and bottom edges of the textblock as well as on the extremities of a few of the preliminaries. It has been priced accordingly. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its weight and value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. 1-874056-65-X Inventory Number: 024220