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239 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm.
Craig Ellwood, the "Cary Grant of architecture," was one of the most visible faces of California mid-century modernism. He was known as much for his exquisitely designed, minimalist structures as he was for his exuberant lifestyle. This book celebrates and explores the glamour of Ellwood's work, life, myth and career. Through photographs, primarily of the iconic houses he designed in southern California during the 1950s and 60s, we see a life of refined decadence, expressed through gorgeous architecture, fast cars, beautiful women, Hollywood style, palm trees, swimming pools and minimalist design all in the context of the southern California postwar building boom.
Bobertz House -- Anderson House -- Steinman House -- Chateau Marmont Bungalows 3 + 4 -- Hunt House -- Daphne House -- Rosen House -- Moore House -- Kubly House -- Palevsky House -- Art Center College of Design -- Comments on selected works --Making LA modern: Craig Ellwood - myth, man, designer -- Craig Ellwood: from structure toward architecture -- Craig Ellwood: pragmatic modernist -- Turning the corner: Ellwood and painting -- Growing up with uncomfortable furniture -- Designing elegance: the furniture of Craig Ellwood -- Craig Ellwood: high octane.
edited by Michael Boyd ; co-edited by Erin Ellwood ; photography by Richard Powers.