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Hailed as a 'Book of the Year' by The Times and New Statesman, and featured as BBC Radio 4's 'Book of the Week', this captivating tome boasts over 130 vibrant colour photographs and illustrations. Acclaimed as 'a masterpiece' by Edmund de Waal and lauded as 'commanding, intelligent, gripping' by The Times, this extraordinary biography delves into the life of Walter Gropius.
From 1910 to 1930, Gropius stood at the epicentre of European modernism as the founder of the revolutionary Bauhaus art school in Germany. However, his ideological stance and associations compelled him to flee his homeland upon Hitler's rise to power. In this enthralling narrative, Fiona MacCarthy draws upon fresh research to reassess Gropius's profound impact and tumultuous personal journey.
MacCarthy's meticulous account traces Gropius's path from the harrowing experiences of the Great War to his tempestuous marriage with the infamous Alma Mahler and the heart-rending loss of their daughter. The author skillfully navigates through Gropius's bewildering sojourn in London, culminating in his ultimate, serene, and fruitful years in America. This biography stands as a paragon of vivid storytelling and meticulous research.
Book ISBN: | 9780571295142 |
Book Author: | Fiona MacCarthy |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-02-06 |
Book Pagination: | 560 pages |
Book Weight: | 478g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’