American Masterworks: The Twentieth Century House

This is a large-format hardcover book titled 'American Masterworks: The Twentieth Century House,' likely a first edition or primary printing of this architectural survey. The front cover features a high-gloss dust jacket with a striking full-color photograph of Philip Johnson’s iconic 'Glass House' in New Canaan, Connecticut, captured at dusk with internal lighting. The typography is set in a bold, white serif and sans-serif font across the bottom third of the cover. Physically, the book appears to be a coffee-table style publication, characterized by its square or near-square dimensions and substantial thickness, suggesting high-quality paper stock and numerous photographic plates within. The construction involves a sewn binding visible through the tight fit of the jacket. The condition appears excellent with minimal shelf wear; the dust jacket shows a bright luster without significant scuffing, edge tears, or sun-fading on the primary face. This volume serves as a comprehensive scholarly and visual record of Modernist and mid-century residential architecture in America, typically featuring works by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, and Richard Neutra. The crispness of the corners and the lack of visible foxing or yellowing indicate a well-preserved contemporary copy, likely dating from the late 1990s to early 2000s.