Frederick G. Scheibler; Jr. (1872–1958) was the rare turn-of-the-century American architect who looked to progressive movements such as Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts for inspiration; rather than conventional styles. His fresh house designs and plans for apartment buildings and multifamily “group cottages†feature dramatic massing; rich detailing; and a wide variety of materials. Scheibler envisioned each building as a work of art; integrating architecture and ornamentation. Prized today; his best works are scattered throughout Pittsburgh’s East End and eastern suburbs.This richly illustrated volume; the first comprehensive study of Scheibler; includes 125 historic and contemporary photographs and drawings; a catalogue raisonné of all of his known projects—including many not recorded in any other published source—a list of books in his library; and a selected bibliography.
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. satire or mirror?By Mr. D. P. Jay`The first worthwhile British AIDS play; said the drama lecturer in our group. `An excellent commentary on the trauma caused by the advent of AIDS; said another. One character obsessively checks his body every day for any sign of a lesion. Theres a nice balance of wit and darkness; nice little twists among its dark humour. Not everyone liked it; however. `If went through my brain like a sieve. I didnt take anything away. Maybe its better in production and has less impact in print.To what extent does it satirise gay men? Or is it holding up a mirror. Endless small-talk about new gadgets; conservatories and plants as an avoidance of the fact that someone has just died.Theres an amusing take on air-stewards; with their `false tans; false smiles; wiggling their bottoms in everyones face. Quite consoling for a friend who has just broken up with one.Theres also bad taste: `an hotel that made Treblinka seem like paradise.But what was Reg really like?