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Truth Against the World: Frank Lloyd Wright Speaks for an Organic Architecture
by Frank Lloyd Wright (Editor: Patrick J Meehan)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Preservation Press,U.S. (1998-12-31)
ISBN: 0891331743
EAN: 9780891331742
Paperback: 490 pages
SKU: N2533
Condition: Very Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
This single-volume collection of Franklin Lloyd Wright's most important speeches presents an intriguing portrait of the celebrated architect as a public speaker. Divided into nine sections arranged by theme and subject matter, this comprehensive collection includes topics ranging from Wright's philosophy of education to his view of democracy to his Broadacre City project. Illustrated with over 300 photographs.
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Customer Reviews
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Words from the master himself... and immensely readable!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-04-28
After reading (the transcript of) his speeches in this book, I'd have to admit that I was impressed by his ability to insult - gracefully :P... The book contains his speeches on several topics, and I find his view on architecture and democracy most inspiring.
The greatest reward one can get after reading his book is not (merely) to know more about the architect and his view; but really to look at architecture and the world from a new perspective. His view is largely in agreement with that of Lao Tze and Japanese Architecture. All the principles are not rules to be followed or imitated, but a 'way' which one uses to interpret what he senses. I believe that's how he's able to shake design out of his sleeves!
And it's ironic that some of my friends studying architecture grow weary of me, an Economics major, since I am practically quoting him all the time and challenging their views! :P
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Great source of quotes
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-04-25
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
In addition to being a fun read, it is a great source for Frank Lloyd Wright quotes! Recommended for any serious Wright fan.
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The Organic Architecture Bible
Rating (5)
Date: 1998-03-29
12 out of 12 customers found this reveiw helpful
Truth Against The World is a must for anyone interested in understanding Wright's philosophy of Organic Architecture. It is such a great resource because, unlike the thousands of other books that were written about Wright, Truth Against The World is a view of the famed architectural philosophy through the genius himself. You do not get a third person interpretation about Wright and his philosophy; instead you read and hear about it in his own words. The end result is a greater depth of understanding not only of the Organic philosophy, but of arguably one of the world's greatest architect of all time.
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