Prairie Style: Houses and Gardens by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School

Rooted in the domestic architecture of the American Midwest

After nearly one hundred years, both the Arts and Crafts movement and the man most closely associated with it-Frank Lloyd Wright-continue to enjoy extraordinary popularity. Created and championed by Wright and his colleagues, the Prairie Style is firmly rooted in the domestic architecture of the American Midwest, and its influence has spread throughout the country and the world. This elegant, profusely illustrated book captures the enduring spirit of Prairie Style, celebrating its indelible contribution to the closing century.

Prairie Style opens the doors to 24 homes

Prairie Style opens the doors to 24 homes, ushering readers into beautifully restored and creatively furnished spaces that radiate the warmth so closely associated with Wright and the Prairie School of architects. More than 200 full-color photographs offer full room views as well as close-ups of remarkable furniture and decorative objects. In keeping with Wright's devotion to natural settings, exteriors and gardens are also pictured, placing each house in the context of its environment. These sheltering houses-low and rambling with refreshingly open interiors-inspired generations of houses to come, and changed the shape of suburban America.

Authority on Frank Lloyd Wright

Dixie Legler is an authority on Frank Lloyd Wright and his Midwest collaborators and the author of the forthcoming book Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work. She was previously public relations director of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
Minneapolis photographer Christian Korab specializes in architecture and historic interiors. His previous books, featuring his work and that of his famous father, Balthazar Korab, include The Genius of Frank Lloyd Wright: Oak Park.

Prairie Style: Houses and Gardens

Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
ISBN: 1556709315

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