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Movie-Made Los Angeles
Publication Date: October 2023
A more complete story of the American film industry’s ascendency in Los Angeles emerges when one considers how the City of Angels cultivated its self-image through pre-cinema narrative art.
Guardians of Detroit
Publication Date: March 2019
Fans of art, architecture, and hidden gems will love poring over these pages.
Alexander Girard, Architect
Publication Date: June 2018
Alexander Girard, Architect is a beautiful, informative book suited for enthusiasts of Alexander Girard, the midcentury modern aesthetic, and Detroit history, art, and architecture.
Building the Modern World
Publication Date: April 2018
Anyone interested in architecture, architectural history, or the history of Detroit will relish this stunning work.
Harry Bertoia, Printmaker
Publication Date: December 2017
Nelson's introduction, biographical material, and well-documented chronology contribute to the portrait of a Michigan artist of international repute who maintained his "regionalist sensibility".
Roads to Prosperity
Publication Date: November 2017
Those with an interest in urban planning and community development will find this monograph highly informative.
Canvas Detroit
Publication Date: November 2017
It will be essential reading for anyone interested in arts and culture in the city.
Greetings from Detroit
Publication Date: September 2017
This beautiful collection would make an excellent conversation piece in the home of any local history aficionado.
The Detroit Public Library
Publication Date: May 2017
This book will appeal to those looking to learn about the builders, the history, and the stories that brought the Detroit Public Library to fruition.
Yamasaki in Detroit
Publication Date: September 2015
and The Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) of Wayne State University.
The Art of Memory
Publication Date: September 2014
Readers with roots in Grand Rapids as well as those interested in social and cultural history will enjoy The Art of Memory.
Revolution Detroit
Publication Date: March 2013
Readers interested in urban studies and recent Detroit history will appreciate this thoughtful assessment of the best practices and obvious errors when it comes to reinventing our cities.
Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations
Publication Date: October 2012
Readers interested in Michigan railroad history as well as historic preservation will not want to miss this handsome volume.
The Buildings of Detroit
Publication Date: January 2012
Previously out of print and difficult to find, this re-released classic will be treasured by Detroit history buffs and architectural historians.
The Guardian Building
Publication Date: September 2008
Architecture buffs as well as those interested in Detroit history and culture will enjoy this elegant and informative volume.
Great Architecture of Michigan
Publication Date: September 2008
The combination of Korab’s artful yet documentary photographs, Gallagher’s evocative yet concise descriptions, and an elegant and clear design make this book one to be treasured for years to come.
Art in Detroit Public Places
Publication Date: August 2008
Art and architecture enthusiasts, along with anyone interested in the cityscape of Detroit, will enjoy this useful volume.
American City
Publication Date: October 2005
Dingell VA Hospital and Medical Center; Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; Compuware Building; and Cass Technical High School
Talking Shops
Publication Date: December 2004
Yet for all their whimsy, these subjects were created by artists who have used brilliant colors, meticulous words, and aggressive messages that seem to talk, if not shout, to passersby.
Art in the Stations
Publication Date: October 2004
A stunning guide through the city’s People Mover art installations, Art in the Stations documents Detroit’s rich culture and testifies to the perseverance and hard work that made the display of this art possible.
Angels in the Architecture
Publication Date: February 2004
Johnson has captured Kirkbride's spirit of compassion—of angels in the architecture—in a book that conveys the human element of mental illness with beauty and integrity.
AIA Detroit
Publication Date: November 2002
AIA Detroit serves as a much-needed tool in uncovering and navigating the city's rich architectural heritage for citizens, tourists, and architecture students alike.
Gardens of Art
Publication Date: July 2002
Attention is given both to the artists' development of their craft and to the part each sculpture plays in the garden as a whole.
The Sandstone Architecture of the Lake Superior Region
Publication Date: July 2000
Eckert stresses the importance of the building materials as she explores the architectural history of a region whose builders wanted to reflect the local landscape.
The Legacy of Albert Kahn
Publication Date: October 1989
Eclectic and visionary, the man whose legacy included the General Motors and Fisher Buildings, the Rouge Plant, and a considerable number of buildings on the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus continues to be a source of inspiration for a new generation of architects.
Call It North Country
Publication Date: October 1986
Filled with stories of adventure and daring, Call It North Country recounts the lives of miners, hunters, trappers, and lumberjacks— the hardy breeds who first populated the harsh land of the Upper Peninsula.
Architecture in Michigan
Publication Date: September 1982
The expanded text of this unique book dips deep into Michigan history, covering every generation since Michigan entered the Union in 1837.
The Song of the Nibelungs
Publication Date: January 1962
This modern translation, with its naturalness of language, will appeal to the general reader and scholar alike.
