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Summary: Richard Neutra- Complete Works
Review: Anyone that is a student of R.Neutra and his son Dion should get this book. As one reads and looks threw this book you get to know
the Neutra belief in building. The Neutra style of buildings have had a major influence modern architecture. I have had the chance to talk someone that had Neutra do a house for them. And was able to go into the house. As I walked into this house I got the feeling that Neutra did not do house^s he did homes full of warmth and feeling. As one reads you can feel how Neutra made his clients
want to work with him on their project. Anyone that owns or lives in a Neutra house would enjoy this book. It is well worth the cost. And will be read many times while you have it.
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Summary: One of the great architecture books!
Review: Barbara Lamprecht and Julius Shulman have created one the great architecture books about this leading figure of 20th century modernism. As a fan of Lamprecht's excellent writing, the text in this book is, of course, excellent---full of information, opinion and wit. The depth of information provided, including floor plans, is rare in an architectural photo book. Shulman's photos (and some by the new architectural photo star--John Ellis) are superb. The very large format of this book shows off the beautiful buildings to their best advantage. The real wood cover seems a bit odd for a book on Neutra, but it certainly is handsomely impressive. Though [the price] is a a lot for a book, this one's worth it. Buy it now. The second edition might not be so large and impressive, and certainly won't be made of wood!
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Summary: Big is beautiful
Review: If you like your books big and heavy, then this book will please you. It is definitely the biggest I've ever bought and putting it on a bookshelf is impossible. But what can you say about its contents. Thorough and complete. To have all of ones work in one book is ambitious, but when done properly, the result is a book which makes all others on the topic redundant. All of Neutra's projects are covered in this book in chronological order. From this you gain a greater perspective of his work, rather than the usual texts which show a few of his greatest hits and always leave you wanting more. One thing you gain from this book is how over a period of 40 or so years Neutra's basic design changed very little, yet was still appropriate to its time and setting. This book is a must have. Just watch your back, it is heavy!!
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Summary: incomplte works
Review: It could better be called the incomplete works.
It does not contain a description of Neutra's live. For many realized projects texts are incomplete (e.g. what is the history about realization of the projects?, what ever happened with the buildings?), or even missing, plans are incomplete, missing, or contain errors if compared with the pictures, or not all the floors are represented by plans. Basically, the book, in spite of its price and weight, looks attractive because of the very good photography and layout, everything else (the texts and plans) are disappointing and certainly not worth the money.
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Summary: Rather good...for the most part
Review: This book is amazing though the photos of Neutra's projects are generally not as large as one would hope. It is amazing how much Neutra created during his career. A brilliant book filled with insightful information and general floor plans of building projects. Best of all, there is even a map as to the location of his buildings.
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Summary: Architectural Art
Review: This book is awesome for a fan of 20th century architectural design. Even if you just enjoy good design, you'd appreciate the history and the photographs of this great master's work. The fact that the book is so oversized is a conversation piece in itself reflecting the treasure it holds inside. The cover is made out of actual hardwood, the text is written in English, German and French and most all the photographs are black and white. A true treasure for any collector.
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Summary: Modernism Fans Take Note!
Review: This is an exquisite book that belongs in anyone's collection that has a passion for modernism and architecture.This book chronciles the history of a master who made an immeasurable contribution artistically through architecture. The author, Barbara Mac Lamprecht clearly is empassioned, but thoroughly educates us on the impact of Neutra's designs and provides us with the details of his entire carer. The photographs invite us to live in his creations. The publisher, Taschen, is a world leader in publishing art books and the avante garde, they out do themselves with this informative, inventive, and beautifully printed book. DO NOT be without this book, it is a piece of art in and of itself.
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Summary: LUXURY EDITION CONTAINING ALL WORKS OF GREAT MODERNIST MASTE
Review: This luxe volume traces the entire career of the great Richard Neutra (1892 - 1970), whose work symbolizes Modernist splendor in all its glory. Highly acclaimed for his designs of California residences, Neutra is one of the most important architects of the century and well deserving of this stunning tribute. Originally from Vienna, Neutra came to America early in his career, settling on the West Coast. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape of California being a particularly suitable setting for his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation of the relationship between people and nature and his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs effectively connect the indoors with the outdoors. His ability to incorporate technology, aesthetics, science, and nature into his designs brought him to the forefront of Modernist architecture. For the first time, all of Neutra's works (nearly 300 private homes, schools, and public buildings) are gathered together in one volume, illustrated with over 1,000 photographs, including those of Julius Shulman and other prominent photographers. This is the essential reference book for fans of Neutra's work. The horizontal 11.5" x 16" format shows the buildings to extraordinarily good advantage. This special volume with a blond wood cover is both an architecture lover's and book collector's dream.
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