Extensive archival research with over one hundred thousand letters, photographs, drawings, and books for authentic insights
Interviews with surviving devotees, students, and relatives provide a multifaceted view of Wright's life
Focuses on both his genius as an architect and his personal contradictions for a nuanced portrait
Engaging narrative that connects personal history to architectural legacy
Recommended by leading architectural tour guides for its depth and cultural significance
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Meryle Secrest's Frank Lloyd Wright: A Biography focuses on Wright's family history, personal adventures, and colorful friends and family. Secrest had unprecedented access to an archive of over one hundred thousand of Wright's letters, photographs, drawings, and books. She also interviewed surviving devotees, students, and relatives. The