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This is a collection of writings in a variety of genres, which argue for a generic architecture defined by iconography and electronics, an architecture whose elemental qualities become shelter and symbol. The voice of the essays is personal, expounding the unglamorous side of the practice. The essays are sometimes vituperative and corrective in addressing clients, theoreticians and critics, sometimes amusing in looking back on past projects and opportunities and reflective in assessing the authors own impact on the profession. The collection of articles, lectures, letters and aphorisms have been written over a period of 20 years and include Venturi's 1950 MFA thesis.

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This absorbing new collection of Mr. Venturi's exceptionallyliterate articles, lectures, letters and aphorisms written over thepast two decades offers rewarding insights into a creativeintelligence as wide-ranging and iconoclastic as ever. Martin Filler , The New York Times Book Review

This absorbing new collection of Mr. Venturi's exceptionally literate articles, lectures, letters and aphorisms written over the past two decades offers rewarding insights into a creative intelligence as wide-ranging and iconoclastic as ever. --Martin Filler, The New York Times Book Review

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Robert Venturi is an award-winning architect and an influential writer, teacher, artist, and designer. His work includes includes the Sainsbury Wing of London's National Galler; renovation of the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego; dozens of major academic projects; and the groundbreaking Vanna Venturi House.

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