A classic book authored by the foremost architectural historian in America; this fully illustrated history of American architecture and city planning is based on Vincent Scullys conviction that architecture and city planning are inseparably linked and must therefore be treated together. He defines architecture as a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time. This definitive survey extends beyond the cities themselves to the American scene as a whole; which has inspired the reasonable balanced; closed and ordered forms; and above all the probity; that he feels typifies American architecture.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Here is how I learned how this music was created and madeBy Georgia HollingerWhen I was in grade school; I was identified as a "blackbird". This meant I should mouth the words because I had no musical skill. While I still believe this was a cruel; unusual; and stupid method of teaching; of all things; music; that was where I got stuck; and it did stick so far as knowing how music is created and performed.So; no matter how much I love Elvis (and Chamber Music; Jazz; etc.) I am still mentally retarded when it comes to "making" music. I did pass it in High School; where they failed Elvis; because I learned how to script music ! How stupid is that? I still knew nothing about MUSIC.This book has given me so much pure information as to how a piece was selected; how it would be put together; then re-done; all the phases of instrumentation; choral additions or subtractions;: Detail! It explains so much about the artist putting his own life aside while creating the exact noise he wanted to hear; even though it was impossible to ignore his situation altogether. It makes me able to go back to the beginning of my very late in life discovery of this music and hear it with more understanding of what was actually happening while it was being done; and how the result was achieved.One item I dont see; and one that I believe must be true is this: I believe Elvis wanted his voice to meld with the instruments in such a way that he was actually a part of the orchestra; trio; whatever form was being used. I think he felt he himself WAS an instrument. I also think this is why he would become so upset when Parker had his music dubbed at RCA to bring his (Elvis) voice forward; it ruined the effect he was after; and thought had achieved.On the other hand; what do I know. I am a blackbird!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Interesting opinions; horrible picturesBy J. M. WilliamsThe authors opinions of Elvis music catalog are interesting and for the most part right on target it seems. Naturally; I dont share them all; but this makes for an interesting read and it does have some information that makes it more colorful. I must say Im glad I purchased the book for the information content and not for the pictures which are of horrible quality. All of them are in black and white and so dark you can hardly make them out. The ink flowed freely to a blob. Why a publisher would allow a book to go out with such poor quality photos is beyond me. It would have been better if they had left the pictures out all together. Otherwise; Im okay with the book......three stars for the author; no stars for the publisher. Id be ashamed to publish a book with the print quality of this one...........where was quality control!!!???.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Therese A.It was a gift and they really enjoy reading the material