Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller - Old and Rare Books

Open City: An Existential Approach [INSCRIBED to Milton Glaser]

Diane Lewis

Milano: Edizioni Charta, 2015. First edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on half-title: "Oct 22 2015 New York; Dear Milton - This 14 year study focuses on the principles I believe that architecture shares w cinema in the Italy that is so much a part of your story ... recognition + perception is key to a part of what my experience + contribution for Cooper has been - My admiration and love of your work has accompanied me from my student days to the present: What a privilege to send you this book. With the warm regards to your wife. Diane Lewis."

Folio. 368pp. Original illustrated boards with black, red and white lettering on cover, black and red on spine. Beautifully designed book by "Lewis, a design "dynamo" who combined practice and teaching, was a central fixture in the New York architecture community." (Gretchen von Koenig). illustrated with b/w and color reproductions of photographs, architectural sketches, drawings, plans and models. With an introduction by Richard Meier. Edited and designed by Diane Lewis & Daniel Meridor, faculty, with Mathew Hitscherich.

Diane Lewis (1951–2017) was an American architect, theorist, historian and professor. She was widely recognized as a passionate, influential practitioner and educator who shaped generations of architects during her 35 years of teaching at The Cooper Union. (Cooper Union). Near fine condition. Item #47239

Milton Glazer (1929) is an American graphic designer. He was the first graphic designer to receive the "National Medal of the Arts" award from President Barack Obama. Known for his psychedelic Bob Dylan poster, the logo for DC Comics and the Brooklyn Brewery. His work has been exhibited worldwide and is placed in many permanent museum collectios.

Price: $750.00