Description

Oxford University Press, New York [Published date: 1982]. Softcover, 356 pp; illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, architectural drawings, and plans ; 26 cm. First edition. In acceptable+ condition. Black and white pictorial paper covers with black lettering on front and spine have a few small nicks and tears, creasing to corners, and some peeling to the corner tips and edges. Light overall scuffing and soiling to covers as well. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. A good reading copy. A major critical biography of Richard Joseph Neutra (1892-1970), a leading figure in modern architecture and the International Style. Hines situates Neutra's work within the context of modernist cultural and political currents, examining his Viennese background, his move to the United States, and his influential career in Southern California. Illustrated with photographs and plans of major works, including the Lovell Health House, Strathmore Apartments, Schiff House, Nesbitt House, and Singleton House. Contents include: Introduction; Genesis 1892-1914; Trial 1914-1923; Exploration 1923-1926; Breakthrough 1926-1930; Confirmation 1930-1932; Modernity 1932-1940; Community 1932-1942; Transition 1941-1949; Crisis 1950-1960; Survival 1950-1970; Eclipse 1950-1980; Appendix A: Neutra, Schindler, and the Lovell Health House; Appendix B: The Buildings of Richard Neutra; Notes; Sources; Illustration Credits; Index.