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Louis Sullivan
An American Architect
Patrick F. Cannon (Author), James Caulfield (By (photographer))
9781517918859
Hardback, published 3 September 2024
288 pages, 353 color plates, 15 black & white images
30.5 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm, 0.907 kg
"There is a lot to like about An American Architect."-A Weekly Dose of Architecture "Louis Sullivan: An American Architect is a lovely collection of photographs and a grand addition to any library, whether you’re an ardent architecture buff or simply love coffee table books that present feasts for the eyes."-Third Coast Review
A gorgeous color depiction of every remaining structure designed by Louis Sullivan Sullivan became famous for his dictum “form ever follows function,” and his genius shines here in stunning photographs that establish his place among the greatest of the world’s architects. Distributed for Glessner House.
Louis Henry Sullivan (1856–1924) is a foundational figure in American architecture. Long considered the father of the skyscraper, he first came to wide attention in 1889 with the completion of the Auditorium Building in Chicago. Here, for the first time, every remaining structure designed by Louis Sullivan is captured in striking color by award-winning architectural photographer James Caulfield and is accompanied by highlights of his life and accomplishments, detailed by Patrick F. Cannon.