'Philip Johnson, A Visual Biography'

One of the most celebrated designers and cultural icons of the twentieth century, Philip Johnson (1906-2005) was an American architect with a larger than life influence. Known not only for his contributions to the design of the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center, the Seagram Building and The Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, Johnson is also recognised for his particular vision of architectural modernism. Across 400 pages, this impressive Phaidon-published visual biography charts seven decades of the career of the witty and well-connected architect, assisted by hundreds of images and documents, many previously unpublished. Authored by Ian Volner, 'Philip Johnson, A Visual Biography' traces the remarkable life and career of a true legend.