The Metropolis of Tomorrow.
New York: Ives Washburn, 1929. First edition. Cloth over Boards, red embossed lettering. Quarto, pp 140. b/w architectural renderings throughout. Dust Jacket front and flaps cut out and preserved by previous owner. Pages Very Good, Binding Good-, some fraying on corners. Item #17588
A visionary compilation of the author's ideas about urban architectural design, divided into 3 sections. The first: "Cities of Today" (existing structures,) the second: emerging trends in city design and architecture, and third: images of "An Imaginary Metropolis." Some of the buildings included in Part One include The Waldorf-Astoria offices, The Chrysler Building, and The Chicago Board of Trade. His urban design ideas incorporated stepped-back buildings, pedestrian bridges, and upper level terraces. This collection of architectural renderings and ideas was deemed "more magic than faery itself," "appealing as a work of art, magically stirring in prophecy." The architect was called "A poet...an artist who can translate into terms of steel, skyscrapers the soaring hopes and aspirations of men."
Price: $175.00