{"title":"Chris Milford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Chris Milford, a celebrated author renowned for his intricate exploration of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Milford's works offer a gateway into fascinating realms, uniquely merging historical insights with creative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his distinguished works, \u003cem\u003eHenry Hobson Richardson\u003c\/em\u003e stands out, providing a profound look into the life and contributions of one of America's most influential architects. This book is not only an exploration of architectural brilliance but also a cultural narrative that captures the essence of a transformative period in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Milford's books are perfect for those with an appreciation for cultural history and architecture, offering both educational and enjoyable content. His compelling storytelling and meticulous research are sure to engage and enlighten readers with a passion for learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Chris Milford's collection for an enriching reading experience that combines the best of historical exploration with insightful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"henry-hobson-richardson-by-chris-milford-9781580936590","title":"Henry Hobson Richardson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trove of 4,000 drawings, preserved since Richardson's death, have been largely unpublished, until now. This new book encompasses masterpieces such as Trinity Church in Boston, MA, voted the 'most beautiful building in America' in 1885, the Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail in Pittsburgh, PA; the Ames Gate Lodge in Easton, MA; the Glessner House and the Marshall Field Wholesale Store in Chicago, IL; and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book makes a major contribution to Richardson scholarship through its presentation of unpublished sketches, renderings, and plans of more than 50 projects, including city and country houses, churches, libraries, railroad stations, and municipal buildings. Its companion text includes an essay surveying the life and career of Richardson by James F. O'Gorman, the leading scholar of his work, which provides context to the drawings, together with additional essays that discuss the organization of Richardson's studio in Brookline, MA, and his personal approach to a wide network of clients as well as an overview of the Richardson archive at Harvard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its curated selection of 450 drawings, meticulously reproduced to reveal the design process and hand of the architect, this book is a revelatory exploration of Richardson's work, work that set American architecture on a new course and exerted a global influence on the birth of modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenry Hobson Richardson: Drawings from the Collection of Houghton Library\u003c\/i\u003e was selected for the Classical America Series in Architecture by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340834980076,"sku":"9781580936590","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24243403482750.jpg?v=1772171934"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-milford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}