Kindergarten Chats and Other Writings (Dover Architecture)

by Louis H. Sullivan

Book Overview

"Form ever follows function," declared one of America's most original and influential architects in this, his most famous book. A reprint of the definitive 1918 edition, this bold, thought-provoking... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486238121
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Dover
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Still Great After 100 Years

It seems hard to believe that I, or anyone, could possibly dare add to the body of praise (or criticism) of this stunning collection of articles completed by Louis Sullivan right after the turn of last century. Remarkably, even though written by an architect, this work has the beauty, form, and flow of the poetry of deep thought about lessons we can learn from nature - with barely a word about architecture. This book is a must for the romantic. A stimulating and fresh connection spanning 100 years with a truly brilliant mind. It is essential reading for the 21st century. Louis Sullivan developes his arguments with superbly fine points and magnificantly developed reasoning. I am humbled to think I can praise this dear and departed genius. I am in debted to this man's universal thinking, clarity of mind, and depth of soul. Read this book. Love it. Respect it. Re-read it. Cherish it.