Lost Wright
YA.  This well-written summary of the lost architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright is arranged thematically, enabling students to make comparisons between similar buildings, e.g., houses, offices, apartments, etc. The readable text includes short anecdotes and interesting asides about Wright's style and personality. Having some architectural background is helpful, but not required as the author provides a short introduction to each section. A concise, but detailed description of each structure is presented with information about location, construction, function, and destruction. The buildings are brought to life one more time through the text and the excellent photography. Although many of the pictures are old black-and-white family snapshots, they have been enhanced, excellently reproduced, and artistically displayed. Unfortunately, a few of the photographs are placed in the gutter, making it nearly impossible to see the building. The author's purpose to relive the genius of Wright and to appreciate the architecture that once existed has been fully realized.?Myra Tabish, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.