A spectacular visual biography of one of the most celebrated architects and cultural icons of the twentieth century

With his elegant suits and trademark round black glasses, Philip Johnson - a witty, wealthy, and well-connected architect - was for many years the most powerful figure in the society and politics of his profession. This impressively illustrated book traces his seven decades of larger-than-life influence, innovation, and controversy in the realm of architecture and beyond. Hundreds of images and documents, many published here for the first time, trace the remarkable life and career of a true legend.

一部精彩的视觉传记，讲述了20世纪最**的建筑师和文化偶像之一

身着雅致的套装，戴着标志性的黑色圆框眼镜的菲利普•约翰逊（Philip Johnson）是一位风趣，富有，背景深厚的建筑师，多年来一直是他所在行业的社会和政治上最有影响力的人物。 这本插图令人印象深刻的书描述了他在建筑界及其他领域长达七十年的超凡影响力，创新和争议。几百份图片和文件（其中许多是**次在这里公开）描绘了一位真正的传奇人物的非凡生活和事业。