Bauman Rare Books Early 2020 Online Catalogue

L I T E R A T U R E B A U M A N R A R E B O O K S • E A R L Y 2 0 2 0 O N L I N E 95 ©2020 Bauman Rare Books www.baumanrarebooks.com 1-800-97-BAUMAN (1-800-972-2862) “The Hottest Topic In Manhattan’s Architectural Salons” WOLFE, Tom. From Bauhaus to Our House. New York, 1981. Octavo, original cloth, dust jacket. $1800. View on Website First trade edition, boldly signed by Tom Wolfe with his characteristic flamboyant flourish. A searing indictment of modern architecture from one of the founders of the New Journalism, critics met the publication of From Bauhaus to Our House by noting: “Wolfe’s agility continues to dazzle… this book is the hottest topic in Manhattan’s architectural salons” ( New York Times ). Issued the same year as a signed limited edition (350 copies), no priority established. Featuring over 30 in-text and full-page photogravure illustrations; with duplicate half title, one bound after title page. A splendid copy in fine condition.