A spectacular visual biography of one of the most celebrated
architects and cultural icons of the twentieth century
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.