MARTHA'S OPÉRA
1946
Scarce, lovely first edition of Penrose's neo-gothic epistolary novella.
New Arrivals
TURNER IN HIS TIME
(2016)
New edition of this attractive biography of beloved landscape artist, with beautiful images of his paintings and sketches as well as excerpts from his correspondence.
NEW KINGDOM OF THE SAINTS: Religious Art of New Mexico 1780-1907
(1992)
Stated first edition of this beautifully-illustrated monograph on the Christian art of Spanish immigrants to the American Southwest, particularly focusing on santos (depictions of the Celestial Hierarchy).
JØRN UTZON: HOUSES
[2004]
First printing of this beautifully-illustrated monograph on the residential architecture of Danish architect Jørn Utzon, best known as the architect of the iconic Sydney Opera House.
BAY AREA HOUSES, NEW EDITION
(1988)
Inscribed first expanded edition of this compendium of San Francisco homes, from the classic designs of the late 19th century to boundary-pushing mid-century modern structures – with 15 additional buildings described.
WILLIAM TURNBULL, JR.: Buildings in the Landscape
(2000)
First printing of this monograph on architect William Turnbull, with essays by Donlyn Lyndon, Mitchell Schwarzer, Mary Griffin, and William Stout.
HENRY HOBSON RICHARDSON: A GENIUS FOR ARCHITECTURE
(1997)
First printing of this attractive monograph on the influential Gilded Age architect who brought together various styles to create an aesthetic that shaped the buildings of expanding American cities.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF DELANO & ALDRICH
(2003)
First printing of this assessment of the works of the Delano & Aldrich architectural firm, responsible for such projects as the Walters Art Gallery and the La Guardia airport.
NORWEGIAN WOOD: The Thoughtful Architecture of Wenche Selmer
2006
First English language edition of this scarce study of Wenche Selmer's midcentury residential timber architecture.
DAVID ADJAYE HOUSES
(2006)
Signed first paperback edition of Adjaye's first monograph, documenting thirteen of his major projects in London, with a series of visual 'portfolios' and additional essays by Stuart Hall, Caroline Roux, and Deyan Sudjic.
ALBERT FREY, ARCHITECT
(1990)
Monograph on the modernist architecture of Albert Frey, extensively illustrated and with an introduction by David Gebhard.
CASA BARRAGAN
2005
Colorful, beautifully-illustrated monograph of the residential work of Mexican architect Luis Barragán, in side-by-side Japanese and English.
VIZCAYA: AN AMERICAN VILLA AND ITS MAKERS
(2007)
First printing signed and inscribed by both authors of this monograph on James Deering's Gilded Age Miami estate designed by architect F. Burrall Hoffman, a masterwork of Mediterranean style.
HARIRI & HARIRI
(1999)
Signed revised and expanded edition of this work that showcases 30 buildings by the architectural firm Hariri and Hariri, whose dynamic style blurs the lines between architecture and sculpture.
ALDO ROSSI: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF AN ARCHITECT
(2001)
First printing in English of this comprehensive assessment of the work of influential Italian Modernist architect Aldo Rossi, the first Italian to receive the Pritzker Prize.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF BRUCE GOFF, 1904-1982: DESIGN FOR THE CONTINUOUS PRESENT
(1995)
First printing of this delightful collection of essays on the innovative mid-century modern architect, a retro-futurist riot – publishing in conjunction with an exhibition of his work at the Art Institute of Chicago.
THE MODERN STEEL HOUSE
(1996)
First printing of this study of one of the key structures of the Modern architecture movement, featuring homes from all over the world by architects such as Richard Neutra, Jean Prouvé, and Craig Ellwood.
THE MASTER ARCHITECT SERIES: HARTMAN-COX, SELECTED AND CURRENT WORKS
(1994)
First printing, inscribed by both subjects, of this monograph on the work of prominent Washington D.C.-based architect firm Hartman-Cox, who have designed and restored important museum and library spaces, including for the National Archives and the Folger Library.
WALLACE NEFF AND THE GRAND HOUSES OF THE GOLDEN STATE
(2005)
Inscribed first printing of this attractive monograph on the influential but reclusive architect who championed the Spanish colonial revival and helped define the architectural style of California – including postcard from the author.
MARCEL SEDLETZKY: ARCHITECT AND TEACHER
[2002]
First printing of this expansive monograph of the work of mid-century architect Marcel Sedletzky, drawn from his extensive archive held by the University of California, Santa Cruz.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: HOLLYHOCK HOUSE AND OLIVE HILL
(1992)
Signed first printing of this monograph on Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House and its planned, but never completed, network of buildings — an under-studied project in his notable career.
HOUSES OF LOS ANGELES
2007
Inscribed first printing of this massive and lavishly-illustrated pair of volumes that trace the wide stylistic variety of the LA homes of the rich and famous from 1885-1935, from Henry E. Huntington to Mary Pickford and beyond.
PHILIP WEBB: PIONEER OF ARTS & CRAFTS ARCHITECTURE
(2005)
First printing of this beautiful volume on the Pre-Raphaelite architect and trailblazer of the Arts and Crafts movement, a business partner of William Morris and the designer of Morris's Red House.
ROMANTIC MODERNIST: THE LIFE AND WORK OF NORMAN JAFFE, ARCHITECT
(2005)
Inscribed first printing of this stylish volume on the life and work of the prolific Hamptons architect, lauded for his Modernist designs and use of natural materials.
FIVE HOUSES 1976-1986
(1987)
Plans, drawings, models, and photographs for five of Ames's residential projects, warmly inscribed to a fellow architect.
![ED SANDERS'] CATALOGUE #1 (June/July 1964. Ed Sanders.](http://www.typepunchmatrix.com/pictures/thumb/43801_1.jpg?v=1658874381)
