{"title":"Adele Weder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to Adele Weder, a celebrated Canadian author and journalist known for her insightful and compelling works in the realm of architecture and design. Through her meticulous research and engaging narrative style, Adele brings a profound understanding and appreciation of architectural icons to readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find captivating titles such as \u003cem\u003eRon Thom, Architect\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the life and career of one of Canada's most influential architects. This biography not only highlights Thom's visionary work and creative genius but also paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the buildings, from his personal challenges to his professional triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdele Weder's works are a perfect blend of biography and memoir, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the lives and minds of the architects that shape our built environment. Her books are essential reads for anyone interested in architecture, design, or Canadian cultural history, providing both informative content and a thoughtful perspective on the art of building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Adele Weder's books in this collection and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of architectural biography and memoir, crafted with an educational yet accessible touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ron-thom-architect-by-adele-weder-9781771643221","title":"Ron Thom, Architect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA definitive biography of an iconic Canadian architect—and a social portrait of the midcentury design world he lived in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRon Thom came of age in the mid-20th century, just as the modern movement and an impending building boom were about to reshape the country. Talented in music and art as well as design, he rejected sleek austerity in favour of modern architecture that is warm, intimate, and beautiful. He worked from coast to coast, and his most renowned buildings—Massey College, Trent University, the Shaw Festival Theatre, and landmark houses—continue to inspire generations of architects, as well as the legions of people who work, study, visit, and live in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Adele Weder's new biography, Thom emerges as a complex figure, gifted with creative genius but pursued by demons. More than just the life story of one man, this book is a portrait of the society that shaped him. His world included Jack Shadbolt, Arthur Erickson, the Massey family, Barbara, and Murray Frum, and many other luminaries of 20th-century Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo unpack this multifaceted story, Weder pored through institutional and personal archives in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Peterborough, and Toronto. She tracked down and interviewed Thom's surviving friends, colleagues, and family members across the country, from New Brunswick to Vancouver Island. Her extensive research serves as the bedrock for \u003cem\u003eRon Thom, Architect\u003c\/em\u003e—a book for anyone interested in a transformative era in Canada's cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845651714284,"sku":"9781771643221","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21475993482818.jpg?v=1758890062"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adele-weder.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}