Title: Surreal Eden : Edward James and Las Pozas /
Authors: Hooks, Margaret; Mann, Sally, 1951-
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press,
Year: 2007
Subjects: James, Edward, Homes and haunts Mexico Xilitla (San Luis Potosí).; James, Edward, Homes and haunts Mexico Xilitla (San Luis Potosí); Eclecticism in architecture Mexico Xilitla (San Luis Potosí); Art patrons Great Britain Biography; Las Pozas (Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico)
Abstract: Book about the life of art patron Edward James, focusing on the Surrealist inspired house he designed for himself, Las Pozas in the town of Xilitla, Mexico.
Contents: A child's walled city -- Poet and patron -- Among the surrealists -- The magic of Mexico -- Snow falls on orchids -- Builder of dreams -- The house with wings -- El Ingles in Xilitla -- Light in the forest -- Triumph of time.