Cover art for Philip Johnson
Published
Phaidon, May 2020
ISBN
9780714876825
Format
Hardcover, 400 pages
Dimensions
29cm × 25cm × 3.2cm

Philip Johnson A Visual Biography by

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With his elegant suits and trademark round black glasses, Philip Johnson a witty, wealthy, and well-connected architect was for many years the most powerful figure in the society and politics of his profession. This impressively illustrated book traces his seven decades of larger-than-life influence, innovation, and controversy in the realm of architecture and beyond.

Hundreds of images and documents, many published here for the first time, trace the remarkable life and career of a true legend.

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