Frank Lloyd Wright

The Life and Buildings of America's Most Famous Architect

De: Charles River Editors

Narrado por: Kenneth Ray

Perhaps America's most innovative and prolific architect, the works of Frank Lloyd Wright are almost too vast and diverse to list. Recognized for designing unique churches and distinctive commercial buildings, and admired for his geometric style house designs, Wright has been widely imitated, and his work continues to influence architecture not only in the United States but around the world. Laymen often think they know the definition of "a Frank Lloyd Wright", but they probably don't fully understand the brilliant mind of the man, nor the intricacies of his Prairie Style. Yet it endures because he has made it so.

In many ways, Wright's architectural career has overshadowed other aspects of his life. In the course of creating innovative kinds of offices, churches, schools, skyscrapers, hotels, and museums, not to mention furniture and stained glass decorations, Wright wrote over a dozen books and toured America and Europe at large, often giving widely acclaimed speeches. Despite a somewhat hardscrabble start to life in the Midwest, Wright became known for his flamboyant and entertaining lifestyle, which included multiple marriages and scandals like the murders at his Taliesin studio in 1914. But through it all, Wright continued working nearly up until his death, and in 1991 the American Institute of Architects recognized him as "the greatest American architect of all time".

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Too short…

Good recording and lots of new information. Wish it were longer at least 2-3 hours.

a great, quick overview of Frank's life and works

Normally, this wouldn’t be the type of book I would read personally. However, after visiting one of Frank Lloyd Wright's works in Michigan and discussing it with a beloved friend, I was encouraged to explore books about this iconic architect. Having previously read "Loving Frank," a blend of fiction and fact about Frank and Mamah's relationship, I found Frank to be a very significant character in my life. This book serves as a great, quick overview of Frank's life and works. It’s a concise read—probably something you could finish in about an hour, as I did. I appreciated how the author managed to provide a substantial amount of information in such a short format. While I enjoyed this book, I also picked up other titles about Frank, including his autobiography, which I know will take more time to dive into since they’re longer and I have other books ahead of them. Still, I think this book is an excellent quick introduction. For those seeking a more detailed understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright, there are certainly other books available that delve deeper into his life and contributions. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Lame, incomplete, and ridiculously simplified. It’s more of a amateur essay than a book. Should not be in the catalogue. Not worth a credit by a long shot.