Joseph Urban – John Loring 2010 – Monograph | 1st Edition

$35.00

Author: John Loring
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Size: 8vo
Attributes: First Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated

First edition, first printing. A definitive monograph of the life and work of Joseph Urban and Heinrich Lefler. Binding tight, internally fine, unmarked. Fine in Fine DJ.

Joseph Urban Monograph – John Loring (2010)

This comprehensive monograph celebrates the multifaceted genius of Joseph Urban (1872–1933), the Austrian-American architect, illustrator, and set designer whose Art Nouveau and Art Deco innovations transformed early 20th-century aesthetics. Loring’s volume traces Urban’s career from Vienna Secessionist theaters to iconic New York landmarks like the Ziegfeld Theatre and Mar-a-Lago, showcasing his vibrant color palettes, theatrical flair, and pioneering use of modern materials. Rich with archival sketches, photographs, and critical analysis, the book highlights Urban’s influence on Broadway, Hollywood, and American Gilded Age opulence.

For Fans of Urban’s Legacy:

The World of Ornament (Auguste Racinet, 2012) – A compendium of decorative arts that inspired Urban.
Erté: A Biography (Charles G. Martignette, 2016) – Another Art Deco visionary who blurred design disciplines.
Stanford White’s New York (David Garrard Lowe, 1999) – Gilded Age architecture and spectacle.