Making L.A. Modern: Craig Ellwood - Myth, Man, Designer

Craig Ellwood, "the Cary Grant of architecture," was one of the most visible faces of mid-century Californian modernism. He was known as much for his minimalist and exquisitely designed structures as he was for his exuberant lifestyle.
This book celebrates and explores the glamour of Ellwood's work, life, myth, and career. Through photographs, primarily of the iconic houses he designed in Southern California during the 1950s and 1960s, we see a life of refined decadence, expressed through beautiful architecture, fast cars, beautiful women, Hollywood style, palm trees, swimming pools, and minimalist design, all set against the backdrop of the post-war building boom in Southern California.

This volume will appeal to design addicts, architecture buffs, students of modernism, and anyone interested in problem-solving and elegant solutions.