Third edition of this landmark architectural text by the founder of the Bauhaus, based on lectures delivered in London in 1934 following the school’s closure in Germany. This edition published in 1956 by Faber & Faber Ltd, following its original publication in 1935. In this influential manifesto, Gropius outlines the principles of modern architecture, advocating the unity of art, craft, and technology, and presenting the educational philosophy of the Bauhaus. The book played a major role in introducing Bauhaus ideas to Britain and the English-speaking world and significantly shaped twentieth-century architectural discourse and praxis. 8vo (6” x 8”), publisher’s cloth binding, first edition later state photomontage dust jacket by László Moholy-Nagy, 112 pages, b/w photographic illustrations. Translated from the German by P. Morton Shand and with a preface by Frank Pick. A desirable mid-century printing of a foundational modernist text, uncommon with the iconic Moholy-Nagy dust jacket. Slight bowing and minor rubbing to boards. Glue burn and foxing to endpapers, not affecting remaining leaves. Mild rubbing and light chipping to dj, with creasing to bottom edge of front cover. A nice copy notwithstanding.
Third edition of this landmark architectural text by the founder of the Bauhaus, based on lectures delivered in London in 1934 following the school’s closure in Germany. This edition published in 1956 by Faber & Faber Ltd, following its original publication in 1935. In this influential manifesto, Gropius outlines the principles of modern architecture, advocating the unity of art, craft, and technology, and presenting the educational philosophy of the Bauhaus. The book played a major role in introducing Bauhaus ideas to Britain and the English-speaking world and significantly shaped twentieth-century architectural discourse and praxis. 8vo (6” x 8”), publisher’s cloth binding, first edition later state photomontage dust jacket by László Moholy-Nagy, 112 pages, b/w photographic illustrations. Translated from the German by P. Morton Shand and with a preface by Frank Pick. A desirable mid-century printing of a foundational modernist text, uncommon with the iconic Moholy-Nagy dust jacket. Slight bowing and minor rubbing to boards. Glue burn and foxing to endpapers, not affecting remaining leaves. Mild rubbing and light chipping to dj, with creasing to bottom edge of front cover. A nice copy notwithstanding.
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