In these excerpts from his most important writings, Louis Sullivan explores the cultural ideas as well as the engineering and architectural realities that led to the making of the skyscraper and America's emphasis on the tall building as a fixture of modern urban society.
I found this very intriguing, especially Sullivan's projects. Such a shame that he died penniless and an alcoholic - he was revered by his peers and also Frank Lloyd Wright. There are some lovely pics of buildings in this book. I assume that some buildings are still standing. 4☆