Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy (signed)
The Ultimate Photographic Collection of Michigan Modernism
This monograph presents 34 selected projects carefully documented to record its place in art history and the story behind both its architect and client. One breathtaking view after another invites readers to enter what are often private realms not open to the public, to explore the innovative and cutting-edge design solutions presented on these pages. Text by Brian D. Conway and photos by James Haefner.
Published by Visual Profile Books, Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy takes readers on a privileged tour of iconic buildings and interiors designed by some of the world’s most renowned and celebrated architects and interior designers. Each of the 34 selected projects is carefully documented to record its place in art history and the story behind both its architect and client. What brings every space to life, of course, is detailed and enlightening text by Brian D. Conway and sparkling color photography taken expressly for this book by James Haefner. One breathtaking view after another invites readers to enter what are often private realms not open to the public to explore the innovative and often breathtaking design solutions presented on these pages.
With 300 pages and over 200 color images, Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy will appeal to a wide audience beyond professional designers, art scholars and cultural historians. Indeed, it would be hard for anyone to resist the magnificent buildings and interiors chosen for this publication. The book may well be remembered for raising the public’s awareness and appreciation of early Modern architecture and interior design in Michigan and the nation, inspiring many communities to protect and preserve them in the coming years. It may also convince the nation–and the world–to learn more about the vibrant design culture that thrives to this day in the State of Michigan.
“A lot of people ask how we came up with 34 buildings and complexes, and that was a real tough part of this whole project,” Conway told the audience. “We wanted geographic distribution across the state, and we wanted to represent Michigan architects, but also include those iconic properties of architects who came to Michigan to do their work.”
“We picked the best,” Haefner said. “This project was a dream assignment. I’ve been a photographer for 40 years, and this was definitely the culmination of that time period.” —Pridesource
ISBN: 978-0-9975489-7-6, Size: 11.0″ x 11.0″, Images: 227, Page: 300, Binding: Hard Bound in dust jacket
Copies are signed by James Haefner the photographer!
$ 75.00
