Louis I. Kahn:

The Idea of Order

by Klaus-Peter Gast

forewords by Herman H. Thies and Anne Griswold Tyng 

First edition.  Basel-Berlin-Boston:  Birkhäuser, 1998   

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition, with a VERY GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Photo illustrated covers are mostly clean.  Boards show some scuffing, edgwear.  Corners are scuffed. 
• Spine has yellow and white text and is bright with head end crushed.  See photos.  
• Binding is strong. 
• Tan end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.
• Illustrations are bright and clear.  
• Interior exhibits a little marginal toning.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• DJ looks great behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals light edgewear including possible bumps, rubbing, and/or tiny closed tears.
• PS2024.0522

198 pages. 9.25 x 13 inches

ISBN: 0-8176-5659-6

A very good first edition copy, with DJ, of what is now considered the fundamental work on the architecture of Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974).  "This comprehensive and innovative study presents the fundamental features of Louis I. Kahn's architecture and describes his key buildings.  It is based on drawings prepared specially for this book and on unpublished photographs." (jacket flap)

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