Frank Lloyd Wright's Lost Buildings

"Frank Lloyd Wright's Lost Buildings," by Carla Lind, is one of a series of "mini-books" dedicated to the work of this legendary architect. In this one, Lind notes that "about one hundred of [his] buildings--one of every five built--have been destroyed" for various reasons. This book celebrates the legacy of these lost treasures.The book combines Lind's concise but informative text with a wealth of historic black-and-white photographs. In addition, the book contains full color photos of preserved portions of these lost buildings. There are also interesting sidebar quotes from Wright and others, as well as a bibliography.Both public buildings and private homes are covered in "Lost Buildings." Structures pictured in the book include the Larkin Administration Building in Buffalo, New York; the Lake Mendota Boathouse in Madison, Wisconsin; and the Husser House in Chicago, Illinois. Each structure is celebrated with a short history and with photographs. This book, despite its small size, effectively pays tribute to a fascinating body of Wright's work. For those interested in Wright, this mini-book may make a perfect gift.