Background
Tafel, Edgar was born on March 4, 1912 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Rose (Chary) Tafel.
( This insightful memoir by a former apprentice presents ...)
This insightful memoir by a former apprentice presents a revealing portrait of Wright the man, the inspired teacher, and the architect. Tafel provides illuminating anecdotes about Wright's Prairie home and Oak Park periods, his disdain for the Bauhaus school, the design and construction of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, and much more.
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(Second printing, inscribed & signed by Edgar Tafel on the...)
Second printing, inscribed & signed by Edgar Tafel on the title page as follows: "To Kenn (sic) Johnson, Edgar Tafel '84". Ken Johnson's bookplate is present on the front endpaper, with several bits of Oak Park architectural ephemera laid in. A little smudging to the title page. Several tears (one large one to the front panel) and chip to the dustjacket, otherwise it's clean & bright.
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(A fascinating account of the interpersonal relationships ...)
A fascinating account of the interpersonal relationships between Frank Lloyd Wright and the people involved in various aspects of his life. Features letters and narratives from relatives, friends, clients, draftsmen, apprentices and acquaintances. The latter part of the book deals with events following his death. Includes numerous photographs never before published.
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Tafel, Edgar was born on March 4, 1912 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Rose (Chary) Tafel.
Student, New York University, 1932; Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), State University of New York, Geneseo, 2001.
Senior fellow Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship, Spring Green, Wisconsin, 1932-1941. Practice architecture New York City, 1946—2011. Lecturer United States Information Service, England, Israel, India, Netherlands, 1972-1973, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1974.
Faculty Smithsonian Institution, 1978. Co-producer, actor (video) The Frank Lloyd Wright Way.
(A fascinating account of the interpersonal relationships ...)
( This insightful memoir by a former apprentice presents ...)
(Second printing, inscribed & signed by Edgar Tafel on the...)
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Author: Apprentice to Genius: Years With Frank Lloyd Wright, 1979, About Wright: An Album of Recollections About Those Who Knew Frank Lloyd Wright, 1993. Contributor articles to professional journals. Principal works include: Protestant Chapel at Kennedy Airport, 1964, First Presbyterian Church Addition, 1959, De Witt Church, all New York City, Fine Arts Building, State University New York at Geneseo, 1967, Fulton-Montgomery Community Coll, Johnstown, New York, 1969, Grace Ch, White Plains, 1970, Allentown (Pennsylvania) Art Museum addition, 1975, Columbia-Greene Community Coll, Hudson, New York, 1974, Salvation Army Corps Community Centers.Master plans for: State College at Geneseo, York College, New York City, Cadet Corps Headquarters, Bronx, New York. Designed over 100 residences.
Board directors New York City Mission Society Served with Army of the United States, World World War II, China, Fellow American Institute of Architects, member National Academy Arts (associate), Taliesin Fellowship (council), Fallingwater (advisory committee).