num_pages: 384
description: The famous American architect's fascinating look at the early years of his pioneering work, which led to his being called the "father of the skyscraper." Far from an ordinary document of records and dates, Sullivan's passionate book crystallizes his insights and opinions into an organic theory of architecture. Includes a wealth of projects and evaluations, as well as 34 full-page plates.
language: English
title: The Autobiography of an Idea
titlecomplete: The Autobiography of an Idea (Dover Architecture)
genres: Biography, History, Design, Nonfiction, Art, Architecture
ratings_count: 87
publisher: Dover Publications