American Architects and the Mechanics of Fame

by Roxanne Kuter Williamson

Book Overview

Why does one talented individual win lasting recognition in a particular field, while another equally talented person does not? While there are many possible reasons, one obvious answer is that something more than talent is requisite to produce fame. The "something more" in the field of architecture, asserts Roxanne Williamson, is the association with a "famous" architect at the moment he or she first receives major publicity or designs the building...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292729227
• ISBN13: 9780292729223
• Release Date: February 1991
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"