May be the best book on Wright ever written; with the exception of the masters own incomparable autobiography. — New York Times Book ReviewDespite the vast literature about Frank Lloyd Wright; noted Wright scholar Donald Hoffmann contends that observations about Wright commonly fail to reach any understanding of his art and few commentaries deal with the principles of his architecture. What inspired his work? How did his architecture mature? What are the dynamics of its characteristic expression? Why will the formative principles always be valid?The answers to these and other questions about Wrights architectural philosophy; ideals and methods can be found in this superb treatment; enhanced with 127 photos; plans; and illustrations of a host of Wright masterworks. Among these are the Robie house; the Winslow house; Fallingwater; Hollyhock House; the Larkin Building; Unity Temple; Taliesin; the Guggenheim Museum; the Johnson Wax Building; and many more.Expertly analyzing Wrights approach to siting; furnishing; landscaping; and other details; Mr. Hoffmann has written an insightful guide to the concepts that gave Wrights architecture "not only its extraordinary vigor of structure and form; expression and meaning; but its surprising continuity." The book will be essential reading for all Wright fans and anyone interested in the evolution of modern architecture.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Smooth Beatles melodiesBy larryjYou probably want the album to this collection; as the CD that comes with it is largely instructive and not a complete playing of the songs.These are largely smooth renditions of Beatles melodies and not too advanced or harmonized to scare off an experienced fingerstyle player who can play somewhat advanced solos. Three are in standard tuning and except for "Eleanor Rigby"; the rest are in DADGAD tuning.If you like the album and can play some fingerstyle;(say "Stairway to Heaven") this is a very good collection of fingerstyle solo guitar music.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. WonderfulBy Mark ZilkoskiWonderful arrangements with an accompanying cd to help with the tricky parts. Bought it for "whenim 64" and am loving it. Needed cd to help. Downside for me is that I needed to get his original cd to capture each tune. I am an intermed player. An advanced maybe able to do without. Recommend to anyone interested in solo fingerstyle guitar Beatle arrangements2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Great PairingBy TexasToastI purchased the CD and the Tab book... Im enjoying both very much.I can suggest two improvements to the book.1) I would like to see the included cd have Guitar Pro tab files included.2) Video instruction such as available on TrueFire.com are immensely helfull. Perhapsone day this LJ will have this title on TrueFire.This is a must buy for any serious fingerstyle guitarist and Beatles fan..