FRS Yorke: and the Evolution of English Modernism by Jeremy Melvin (2003, Paperback)

Key Details
Author:	Jeremy Melvin
Language:	English
Publisher:	Academy Editions Ltd
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	0471489603
ISBN-13:	9780471489603

Size
Length:	128 pages
Height:	10.8 in
Width:	8.3 in
Thickness:	0.5 in
Weight:	20.8 oz

Publisher's Note
FRS Yorke was an influential architect in the early part of this century and his work is still referred to and seen as forward-thinking today. No other book has been written on Yorke, despite some titles being written about the mega-firm YRM, of which he was the founding member. Yorke was the most influential figure of British Modernist architecture and was known internationally. Yorke wrote and published The Modern House, one of the most influential books of the Modern Movement. Modernist architecture and its executors have influenced every architectural style since the beginning of this century.
* Melvin is the only writer to have complete access to all the Yorke archives
* This is the first book to be written on Yorke, despite some titles being written about the mega-firm YRM, of which he was the founding member
* This book provides the first opportunity to learn the full details of this incredible life and will be a fascinating volume for anyone remotely interested in the development of Modern Architecture

FRS Yorke was an influential architect in the early part of this century and his work is still referred to and seen as forward-thinking today. No other book has been written on Yorke, despite some titles being written about the mega-firm YRM, of which he was the founding member. Yorke was the most influential figure of British Modernist architecture and was known internationally. Yorke wrote and published The Modern House, one of the most influential books of the Modern Movement. Modernist architecture and its executors have influenced every architectural style since the beginning of this century.
* Melvin is the only writer to have complete access to all the Yorke archives
* This is the first book to be written on Yorke, despite some titles being written about the mega-firm YRM, of which he was the founding member
* This book provides the first opportunity to learn the full details of this incredible life and will be a fascinating volume for anyone remotely interested in the development of Modern Architecture

Industry Reviews
"...Melvin's book is an essential contribution to the historiography of that period..." (Building Design, 17 April 2003)<p>"...entertaining account..." (Country Life, 24 April 2003)<p>"...Wiley is on good form..." (Architects Journal, 22 May 2003)<p>"...refreshing and perceptive...great anecdotes...a thought-provoking volume..." (RIBA Journal, June 2003)<p>"...nicely produced study..." (Architectural Review, July 2003)<p>"...a figure who deserves an analytical, thoroughly researched book and, on this level, Melvin doesnt disappoint..." (Blueprint, July 2003)<p>"...The first book written about FRS Yorke provides some illuminating insights into the father of English modernism..." (ICON, July/August 2003)<p>"...an excellent book - we all owe Yorke a great debt for bringing English architecture out of it's narrow confines..." (Architects Journal, Dec 03)