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Book SynopsisThe first major study of one of the most important architects of the postwar era
Trade Review‘The architectural monograph can be pedestrian, albeit dusted with a light icing of glamour. Not this one. Timothy M Rohan gives a brilliant account of the apocalyptic arc of Paul Rudolph’s career. . . Rohan’s book, frank, fair and intuitive, sets the record straight.’—Gillian Darley,
Icon Magazine -- Gillian Darley * Icon Magazine *
“Excellent. . . The first substantial account of Rudolph’s entire career based on original research, offering a detailed account of his life and work.”—Eric Mumford, Washington University in St. Louis -- Eric Mumford
“A well-researched, critical study of an architect who is in urgent need of re-evaluation.” —Michael Webb,
Form -- Michael Webb * Form *
“Paul Rudolph, a fascinating architect whose work has suffered from a broad spate of demolition, is receiving a handsome tribute in a forthcoming Yale University Press volume, Timothy Rohan’s
The Architecture of Paul Rudolph…” —Anthony Paletta,
The Awl -- Anthony Paletta * The Awl *
“A comprehensive look at one of the leading figures of post-war American architecture, from his early work in Florida to late work in Asia. It contextualizes the work as well as the man, who played a key role as the dean of Yale at a pivotal time in architectural history. Reading this book is like re-remembering who Rudolph really was.” —Matt Shaw
, Architizer -- Matt Shaw * Architizer *
“Well-argued, well-illustrated, well-edited.”—Alexandra Lange,
Architect Magazine -- Alexandra Lange * Architect Magazine *
"A landmark study of one of the most powerful but also enigmatic architects that America has produced."—Robert Bruegmann, University of Illinois, Chicago -- Robert Bruegmann
“In his excellent new monograph on this complex and sometimes confounding figure, Timothy M. Rohan . . . emerges as today’s foremost advocate of Rudolph’s works.”?Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books -- Martin Filler * The New York Review of Books *
