The Autobiography of an Idea (Dover Architecture)

Brief Description:
"Originally published by the American Institute of Architects, Inc., in 1924"--T.p. verso.

Biographical Note:
In the 1870s, Louis H. Sullivan (1856-1924) participated in the rebuilding of Chicago after the great fire. An early influence on Frank Lloyd Wright, he was instrumental in the development of steel high-rise structures that evolved into modern skyscrapers.

Publisher Marketing:
The famous American architect's fascinating look at the early years of his pioneering work, which led to his being called the "father of the skyscraper." Far from an ordinary document of records and dates, Sullivan's passionate book crystallizes his insights and opinions into an organic theory of architecture. Includes a wealth of projects and evaluations, as well as 34 full-page plates.