{"title":"Jay Wickersham","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Jay Wickersham, a distinguished author renowned for his profound contributions to the world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Jay Wickersham's works often delve deep into the intricacies of architectural history, bringing to life stories of iconic figures and monumental designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his well-celebrated works is the insightful exploration of \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Hobson Richardson\u003c\/strong\u003e, an architectural luminary who shaped the landscape of American architecture. Wickersham's expertise and passion for historical accuracy make his writing both enlightening and engaging, offering readers a well-rounded understanding of cultural and architectural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an expert in his field, Jay Wickersham crafts narratives that are both educational and enjoyable. His books are an excellent addition to the collection of anyone interested in the arts, history, and the cultural influences that have shaped our world. Dive into Wickersham's works today to embark on a journey through the architectural marvels and the masterminds behind them.\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trove of 4,000 drawings, preserved since Richardson's death, have been largely unpublished, until now.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book makes a major contribution to Richardson scholarship through its presentation of unpublished sketches, renderings, and plans of more than 50 projects, including city and country houses, churches, libraries, railroad stations, and municipal buildings.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\/jay-wickersham.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}