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Making LA modern : Craig Ellwood : myth, man, designer /

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&#...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Boyd, Michael, 1960- (Editor), Ellwood, Erin (Editor), Powers, Richard, 1967- (Photographer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Rizzoli International Publications, [2018]
Subjects:
Ellwood, Craig.
Midcentury modern (Architecture)
Modernism (Aesthetics)
Los Angeles (Calif.) > Buildings, structures, etc.
Table of Contents:
  • 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.