Working with Mr. Wright
Curtis Besinger
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Working with Mr. Wright
Published
1995
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
313
ISBN-10
0521481228
Description
Working with Mr. Wright is a personal recollection by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's former apprentices of his years at the Taliesin Fellowship. Based on letters written by the author during his two stints at the Fellowship, from 1939 to 1955, Curtis Besinger provides a lively account of daily life in the community of architects established by Wright at its two locations, in Wisconsin and Arizona. Unlike standard architectural training, an apprenticeship with the fellowship entailed architectural tasks, such as drafting, designing, and overseeing projects, including the actual building of Taliesin West; as well as humbler assignments - from milking the cows to harvesting wheat - related to maintaining the farm that surrounded the Fellowship in Wisconsin. The social life of the Fellowship, which was filled with music and film, and planned in detail by Wright himself, is also recounted with wit and humor. Through these engaging recollections, illustrated with photographs, plans, and drawings made during Besinger's years at the fellowship, the eccentric personality of Wright, his working practices, and his unique creative vision emerge, along with a host of personalities who were key to creating the unique character of the Taliesin experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Working with Mr. Wright?
This edition of Working with Mr. Wright has approximately 313 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Working with Mr. Wright?
For most readers, Working with Mr. Wright typically takes between 6h 31m and 4h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,250 words
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What is the word count of Working with Mr. Wright?
The estimated word count for Working with Mr. Wright is approximately 78,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Working with Mr. Wright?
Working with Mr. Wright was written by Curtis Besinger.
When was Working with Mr. Wright published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.