Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater: The House and Its History (Dover Architecture)

I'm an interested amateur in the works of FL Wright and got to visit several in the States (including the wonderful Robie House) a couple of years ago but sadly, a planned visit to Fallingwater had to be postponed (I won't say cancelled!).....so in reviewing this book I have to admit, I've yet to see the real thing! So, my opinion is that of an armchair visitor. It's a fascinating book on the design and building of Fallingwater, with - for me - just the right amount of background on the personalities involved in the build, how the project changed and adapted during build, and with a good range of photos showing different stages of construction. I understand there are more comprehensive books available but for me this struck a good balance in terms of the detail it provided - perhaps when I get to finally visit I'd seek a more extensive tome but for now, it's perfect.

So many interesting details about the build of this iconic house, and full of interestin photos you don't normally see that give such a feel for the place.

Ok!

Have aways loved Wright's designs whether for furniture furnishings or houses that still look contemporary today 80 years on - full of warmth and light. They make housing in the UK so obviously behind the times by several centuries. But this book is very good for students too as it chronicles the relationship between Wright and his client - their conversations and differences of opinions and how they were resolved - so its a light on a very important part of architecture commissioning from both sides. Nice flat glossy slim volume with very good photographic quality. Giving it as a gift for my granddaughter about to embark on architecture at uni - then bought an extra one for myself as a treat!

Excelent, as described.

Very poor quality photos, those too in black and white. Too much text with Few photos, poor quality and in black and white.

Gift

All pictures are black and white and blurry. Fair enough didn’t read the description. Could be it’s there or in one of the reviews. It’s a Christmas present for someone who loves FLW, so hoping won’t be a disappointment.