J. M. Richards; Nikolaus Pevsner [edited] — The Anti-Rationalists

New York, Architectural Press , 1973. First edition. Cloth. An excellent first edition of this architectural work focused on the rebellious new generation of Art Nouveau architects. The first edition of this work.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Profusely illustrated throughout the text. This architectural work explores Art Nouveau within architecture across the world, exploring works of Hector Guimard, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Wagner and the Vienna School. Edited by J.M Richards, editor of the Architectural Review from 1937-1971, and Nikolaus Pevsner, a German-British art historian.   In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, with minor shelf wear, heaviest to the head and tail of spine. Dust wrapper is sunned to the spine and has minimal edgewear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not stated. Near Fine/Very Good.