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Fallingwater Rising: Frank Lloyd Wright, E. J. Kaufmann, And America'S Most Extraordinary House
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Fallingwater Rising Is A Biography Not Of A Person But Of The Most Famous House Of The Twentieth Century. Scholars And The Public Have Long Extolled The House That Frank Lloyd Wright Perched Over A Pennsylvania Waterfall In 1937, But The Full Story Has Never Been Told.When He Got The Commission To Design The House, Wright Was Nearing Seventy, His Youth And His Early Fame Long Gone. It Was The Depression, And Wright Had No Work In Sight. Into His Orbit Stepped Edgar J. Kaufmann, A Pittsburgh Departmentstore Mogulthe Smartest Retailer In Americaand A Philanthropist With The Burning Ambition To Build A Worldfamous Work Of Architecture. It Was An Unlikely Collaboration: The Jewish Merchant Who Had Little Concern For Modern Architecture And The Brilliant Modernist Who Was Leery Of Jews. But The Two Men Collaborated To Produce An Extraordinary Building Of Lasting Architectural Significance That Brought International Fame To Them Both And Confirmed Wrights Position As The Greatest Architect Of The Twentieth Century.Fallingwater Rising Is Also An Enthralling Family Drama, Involving Kaufmann, His Beautiful Cousin/Wife, Liliane, And Their Son, Edgar Jr., Whose Own Role In The Creation Of Fallingwater And Its Ongoing Reputation Is Central To The Story. Involving Such Key Figures Of The L930S As Frida Kahlo, Albert Einstein, Henry R. Luce, William Randolph Hearst, Ayn Rand, And Franklin Roosevelt, Fallingwater Rising Shows Us How E. J. Kaufmanns House Became Not Just Wrights Masterpiece But A Fundamental Icon Of American Life.One Of The Pleasures Of The Book Is Its Rich Evocation Of The Uppercrust Society Of Pittsburghcarnegie, Frick, The Mellonsa Society That Was Socially Reactionary But Luxuryloving And Baronial In Its Tastes, Hobbies, And Sexual Attitudes (Kaufmann Had So Many Mistresses That His Store Issued Them Distinctive Charge Plates They Could Use Without Paying).Franklin Toker Has Been Studying Fallingwater For Eighteen Years. No One But He Could Have Given Us This Compelling Saga Of The Most Famous Private House In The World And The Dramatic Personal Story Of The Fascinating People Who Made And Used It.A Major Contribution To Both Architectural And Social History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Fallingwater Rising'? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' is a biography that focuses on the story of Fallingwater, the famous house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the collaborative effort between Wright and E. J. Kaufmann.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fallingwater Rising'? A: The author of 'Fallingwater Rising' is Franklin Toker, who has studied Fallingwater for eighteen years.
- Q: What type of book is 'Fallingwater Rising'? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' is a hardcover biography that also serves as a historical account of architecture and social dynamics related to the house.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fallingwater Rising' have? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' has a total of 496 pages.
- Q: When was 'Fallingwater Rising' published? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' was published on September 30, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Fallingwater Rising' in? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Fallingwater Rising'? A: Key themes include architectural significance, personal relationships, and the social history surrounding the creation of Fallingwater during the 1930s.
- Q: Is 'Fallingwater Rising' suitable for readers interested in architecture? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' is highly suitable for readers interested in architecture, as it provides insights into Frank Lloyd Wright's design philosophy and the impact of Fallingwater on American architecture.
- Q: What edition of 'Fallingwater Rising' is available? A: 'Fallingwater Rising' is available in its first edition.
- Q: Does 'Fallingwater Rising' include illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and does not specifically mention the inclusion of illustrations or photographs.