Milan, Italy: l'ArcaEdizioni ,
(1996). First edition - A book which showcases the early avant-garde works of the award-winning Japanese architect Shin Takamatsu. It focuses on 23 of his projects, including some of his famous works like "Orijin" and "Kirin Plaza Osaka," as well as unfinished projects like "Moon Tower". Includes a preface by Shin Takamatsu on "The Day Architecture Becomes a Butterfly" and an introduction by the editor Maurizio Vitta. Illustrated throughout with photographs of his works, mostly in full color or against blue backgrounds, plus some drawings of the plans, and more. List of all his works through the date of publication, brief biography. Quarto. 198 pp. ISBN: 88-78380164.

London: Architectural Design, 1992. First edition - Includes an interview with Peter Palumbo and a Forum on Theory & E xperimentation with Peter Eisenman, Karl Forster, Eleni Gigantes and more. Book reviews, ads. Illustrated throughout in full color and printed on heavy glossy stock. Large square quarto. 96 pp.

New York: Scribner, (1981) dj. Hardcover first edition - Includes detailed step by step instructions on "how to build a simple, sturdy, attractive home without going broke." Illustrated througout with diagrams, maps, drawings and photographs. Review copy with publisher's slip laid in. Appendices on selecting plywood, sample plans. Glossary, index. xii, 179 pp. ISBN: 0-684167670.

New York: Hearst Books / Sterling, (2002) dj. Hardcover first edition - A book containing hundreds of ideas - illustrated throughout with full color photographs - for creating work spaces at home in different areas, and in different styles. Large oversized format, 175 pp plus index. ISBN: 1-588161889.

Washington, D.C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, (1978). Includes papers by Douglas Carter, Malcolm Wells, Dean Manson, Frank Lutz and many others. Illustrated with numerous charts, graphs, drawings and photographs. Biographical sketches of contributors, bibliography (plus a supplemental bibliography dated 1979). ix, 353 pp.

New York: Carnegie Hill Neighbors, Inc, (1989). SIGNED first edition - A guide to the important buildings of this Upper East Side neighborhood in New York City, illustrated with photographs and drawings. Map. Includes a history of the neighborhood, information on the architects, definitions of architectural styles and glossary. INSCRIBED inside the front cover by one of the contributors and dated in the year of publication. vi, 87 pp.

Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia, (1976) dj. Hardcover first edition - An architectural panorama of London beginning in 1837 and spanning 64 years, from the first railroads and train stations to the efficient drainage system, the first underground railroad in the world and the creation of new estate developments. Based on the Page-Barbour Lectures for 1972. Illustrated with many photographs. Map endpapers. 109 pp. ISBN: 0-813905923.

New York: Princeton Architectural Press, (2001). First edition - A look at over 10 years of Richter's design practice - she is described as "one of the few architects working today who seek to radically reinvent urban design. Her work explores new solutions to architecture and planning by giving voice to elements deemed inappropriate or undesirable - traces of a site's history, contemporary photographs or drawings, and texts or spoken words. . . This book combines a descriptive, 'hyper-linked' text arrangement with drawings, models, and computer renderings of over 15 competition entries, urban design proposals, and built projects." Foreword by Anthony Vidler. Interview with Claire Zimmerman. Includes chronology 189 pp plus 1 pp list of publications by and about Richter. Printed on heavy glossy stock throughout. ISBN: 1-568982488.

New York: Rizzoli, (1997.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Collection of 53 letters that document the relationship between Louis Kahn and Anne Tyng, but also give a vibrant account of the experience of a brilliant young architect on the cusp of achieving international renown. 216 pp with index, illustrations, notes, photos and drawings by Louis Kahn. Large format. ISBN: 0-8478-20092.

Scranton, PA: International Correspondence Schools, 1961. First edition - This small booklet looks at general considerations in designing a house, climate control issues, types of houses and landscaping. Illustrated. 7Serial 6442B-1. 5 pp plus sample examination questions.

Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, (1941). Hardcover - 328 D : Includes three sections - foundations and pilings, design of spread footings, flat-slab design - originally published in 1933, 1935 and 1941, and paginated separately - 86, 83. 85 pp respectively. Illustrated with several charts and drawings. Green marbled end papers.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (1980). Includes the general principles of earth sheltered homes and 40 home designs with floor plans and comments. Oblong format. 112 pp.