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Irving J. Gill, Architect, California Architecture Hardcover Book, 2006

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Architect Irving J. Gill (1870-1936) is widely considered the first and preeminent California architect of the Modernist era. This book looks at the life and architectural achievements of Gill, with brilliant photography by Marvin Rand. Gill’s own writing (excerpted from The Craftsman (1916)) describes his architectural and design philosophy. An important addition to the library of any serious scholar or fan of Gill, California architecture, Arts and Crafts, modernism, or turn-of-the-century development in building. Hardbound with dust jacket, 240 pages Publisher ? : ? Gibbs Smith; Illustrated 1st edition, 2006 Measures: 12.25 in L x 11 in. W x 1.25 in. H Very good pre-owned condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2006
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good pre-owned condition. Hardcover with dust jacket, 1st Edition.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758232413812
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