The Life of Olgivanna Wright

(Hardback)

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Olgivanna Wright, the last of Frank Lloyd Wright's three wives. Neo-theosophist. Dancer. Musician. Businesswoman. Muse. 'The Life of Olgivanna Lloyd Wright' weaves a narrative from Olgivanna's previously unpublished autobiography, together with vignettes from her other writings books, newspaper columns, and presentations. This informative and engaging chronicle takes a fresh perspective on Wright's architectural prowess, examining the great woman who inspired his productive later years.

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"Frank Lloyd Wright would surely have approved of this beautifully produced book - a work of art in itself, with its striking design, its profuse number of illustrations (both black and white and full colour), and its use of glossy, high quality paper. The story of his wife's life, told in her own words, is a remarkable one." --Katherine Mansfield Society

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Maxine Fawcett-Yeske holds a Ph.D. in Music and has taught in higher education for nearly twenty years. Her research includes early American sacred music and music composed by women. Her interest in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright led her to explore the life and music of Olgivanna Lloyd Wright. Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer joined the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, the Taliesin Fellowship, in 1949. He has devoted his life to documenting the lives and works of Mr. and Mrs. Wright. He founded the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives and served as its Director for over thirty years. With over fifty books and articles to his credit, Pfeiffer is recognised as a pre-eminent Wright scholar.