Grand Obsessions : the Life and Work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin
Art, Design & Photography Biography & Memoir Architecture & Interior Design
Grand Obsessions: The Life and Work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin by Alasdair McGregor is a richly illustrated hardcover biography that charts the visionary couple who shaped modern architecture and city planning. This 546-page design biography from Penguin’s 2011 edition pairs a sturdy dust jacket with hundreds of images that illuminate the Griffins’ global legacy.
McGregor’s narrative follows Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin from Chicago’s Prairie School through their revolutionary plan for Australia’s capital, Canberra. Architecture enthusiasts, young-adult readers, and adults curious about art, landscape, and biography will find fresh insights on every page.
The used book arrives from a smoke-free home in good condition, ready to grace shelves or coffee tables. Its generous trim size and visual emphasis make it as much a showcase volume as a compelling nonfiction read.
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