The metropolis of the future -- as perceived by architect Hugh Ferriss in 1929 -- was both generous and prophetic in vision. This illustrated essay on the modern city and its future features 59 illustrations.
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The metropolis of the future -- as perceived by architect Hugh Ferriss in 1929 -- was both generous and prophetic in vision. This illustrated essay on the modern city and its future features 59 illustrations.
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Add this copy of Metropolis of Tomorrow to cart. $12.00, like new condition, Sold by Arches Bookhouse rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Dover Publications.
Add this copy of The Metropolis of Tomorrow (Dover Architecture) to cart. $18.00, very good condition, Sold by Calliopebooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Dover Publications.
Add this copy of The Metropolis of Tomorrow to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by The Book House - Saint Louis rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St. Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Dover Publications.
Add this copy of The Metropolis of Tomorrow to cart. $21.72, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by Princeton Architectural Press.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Metropolis of Tomorrow to cart. $99.87, good condition, Sold by Page Avenue Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ann Arbor, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Ives Washburn, Publisher.
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Good. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Standard shipping only. Good plus. Exterior wear, bumps and rubs, soft binding, signed gift inscription on ffe, no other marks. Sewn binding. Black cloth over boards. 140 p. 30 cm. Contains illustrations. Standard shipping only. From professor's collection.
Add this copy of Metropolis of Tomorrow to cart. $125.00, like new condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Princeton Architectural Press.
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Used-Like New. From the 1920s through the 1950s, Hugh Ferriss was America's most celebrated architectural artist, famous for his dramatic charcoal renderings. First published in 1929, 'The Metropolis of Tomorrow' was the quintessential document of the prosperity of the 1920s, as well as a personal manifesto of visionary urbanism. In it, Ferriss drew and discussed the American skyscraper and presented his romantic vision for an ideal city of the future. This fascimile edition of this classic captures all the drama of the original volume, reprinting over 60 of Ferris's striking chiaroscuro renderings and his written commentary. In addition, included are over 40 additional drawings and photographs and an insightful essay by Carol Willis (author of 'Form Follows Finance') on Ferris's career. This historic document is available from Princeton Architectural Press for the first time in over five years. Some fading on spine otherwise a very nice copy, clean tight free of any marks.
Add this copy of The Metropolis of Tomorrow (in Dustjacket) to cart. $1,000.00, very good condition, Sold by Appledore Books, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waccabuc, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Ives Washburn.
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Hugh Ferriss. Near Fine in Very Good jacket. The 1929 very early printing (but not 1st edition)--in its uncommon dustjacket--of this landmark in skyscraper design. (The correct 1st edition has silver lettering to the front panel and spine, this early reprint has red lettering). With timeless sketches throughout by Hugh Ferris, perhaps the most talented architectural artist of his era. His drawings here are suffused with a Decoish quality while at the same time feeling futuristic. A book of great influence to architects and designers alike. This early printing has held up very nicely. Clean and Near Fine in a crisp, VG dustjacket, with light soiling to the panels, very light creasing and chipping along the bottom-edges and pronounced creasing along the front flap. Still though, solid and very presentable. Tall quarto, Ferris's sketches along each recto, his text along the facing versos.
