THE SECOND GENERATION
Esther McCoy, Cesar Pelli (Introduction)
Esther McCoy, Cesar Pelli (Introduction): THE SECOND GENERATION. Salt Lake City: Gibbs M. Smith, Inc. 1984. First edition. A near-fine hardcover book in a near-fine dust jacket: very light wear overall. Interior unmarked and very clean. Out-of-print. Cover photograph by Julius Shulman7.25 x 10 hardcover book with 192 pages profusely illustrated with b/w photos, illustration, diagrams and floorplans. Primary photography by Julius Shulman. This is the Guggenheim-funded sequel to Esther McCoy's first book of California Architects titled FIVE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECTS, and a companion volume to her legendary MODERN CALIFORNIA HOUSES: CASE STUDY HOUSES 1945-1962.
Contents:
- Los Angeles Architects -- Cesar Pelli
- J. R. Davidson
- Harwell Hamilton Harris
- Gregory Ain
- Raphael Soriano
- Important Buildings and Projects by the Architects
- General Bibliography
- Important Buildings and Projects by the Architects
- Periodicals and Journal Writings about the Architects
- Index
As a contributing editor to Arts & Architecture magazine, Esther McCoy was in a unique position to chronicle the brilliant trajectory of the modern movement in California, particularly the Case Study House program. Her insider status gave her unparalleled access to the key figures in the movment. Highly recommended.
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