Kahn Books

Ely Jacques Kahn was a 20th century architect of commercial buildings: you'll most readily recognize his works and signature style in the city of New York - or in Jewel Stern & John A. Stuart's Ely Jacques Kahn, Architect, which provides a study of his work - the first to see print. Kahn's buildings are keys to understanding New York's skyline: his body of work is featured here in a pairing of black and white images with in-depth architectural and biographical notes, making this a definitive guide.

Following on Ms Stern's iconic book on American silver, she has another hit. This book ends the lack of info on one of the most important and least famous of the mid-20th NY architects. It is well written and crammed full of photos. I find it to be a great addition to my library. Once again, Amazon had great availability and the best price.

This book is just what a novice as well as a practiced photographer needs to develop and refine their skills! A book I wish I had seen when first taking up photography. It takes the person from the intuitive approach to the "informed eye" for capturing our visual world. The format of the book is well suited to the content: a good mix of written content and pictures. there is not too much narrative on any one page and the material is written concisely and clearly. The selecgted quotes from the text and the "Quick Tips" are well chosen and catch the reader's attention to make their point. The photos demonstrate the author's points and the quality of reproduction of both color and black and white pictures are of great quality in a book of this price range. A great book to keep or give to a friend!

I teach photography to high school and college. I am the president of a camera club. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE STARTING OUT IN PHOTOGRAPHY!!! It is the easiest book to understand out of EVERY photography book on the market. I only wish it were around years back when I was starting out. His explanation of manual photography is soooo easy to comprehend it is like cheating. I do feel the title limits you to believe you will only learn about nature photography; While this is partly true, you will learn techniques that will overlap in many other areas. I hope you will trust this review and buy this book. You will not be sorry! HAPPY PICTURE TAKING!

This is THE book for singers and anyone interested in the wonderful melodies of Francis Poulenc.

Pierre Bernac probably knew Francis Poulenc's songs better than anyone save the composer -- they had a working relationship that stretched across several decades, and Bernac personally premiered the lion's share of Poulenc's song output. This volume is Bernac's tribute to his friend and collaborator, and includes a useful biographical sketch with some amusing anecdotes, and a comprehensive survey of Poulenc's song output (though a few songs including the Eight Polish Songs, Fancy - Poulenc's only English language setting, from Shakespeare - and the Quatre chansons pour enfants are conspicuously missing). Each song includes complete texts and translations and Bernac's notes on composition, general mood and singer's motivation.

This book goes alongside Bernac's The Interpretation of French Song as essential reading for the serious devotee of French melodies. Must reading for anyone thinking about singing Poulenc's songs.

Divorce is messy. Divorce is scary. This book will guide you through every stage of the process, from deciding whether to divorce, all the way to starting your new life post-divorce. Anyone considering or already immersed in a divorce in the state of Connecticut should have this book as a reference.
My spouse and I did not know whether we wanted to mediate or collaborate; after reading one chapter we went the collaboration route. (The info on litigated/contested divorce kept us on the path to collaboration!)
Ms. Stark writes clearly & concisely. The chapters are well organized to follow the chronology of a divorce. Frequent icons in the margins call attention to certain aspects of your decision making and give advice on the steps involved. The layout is clean and highly readable.
Many references in the back of the book help one find support, services, and materials to get you through. I purchased three other divorce books at the same time, but found myself relying on this one alone.
Consider this a necessity. Consider this helpful even if you don't live in Connecticut!

Ms. Stark's book offers both efficiency and compassion as she helps divorcing couples work through the process. Her information is accurate and precise. The advice she provides will enable reasonable people to find resolutions to many of the natural flashpoint issues natural to divorce.

Besides outlining the value of the mediation process in reaching closure and saving money, Stark provides a step-by-step how-to guide. Just as important, she offers an overview of the psychological stages of divorce that offers reassurance and preparation.

As a person using this book myself, I can recommend it to other Nutmeggers who find themselves needing to end a marriage. Doing so is always painful; Stark offers a guiding hand to help manage this passage.

What an absolutely wonderful book. It is appropriate not only for the holiday of Yom Kippur, but for every day of the year. It transcends religious beliefs, it helps children understand what to do when mistakes are made and reminds parents about forgiveness and how to nurture. Both my husband and I love the story! I just purchased the Noah and Channukah adventures as well. Our child is 5 and frequently asks to read this book.

This book was read during services last week at my mother's synagogue. I immediately asked the rabbi for information, so that I could order my own copy. I know that my daughter will use it when teaching at our religious school, and the book will eventually be given to our children's day school. The story is charming and, while it will captivate little ones, is told well enough to be of interest to those who read it aloud to their children.

This is a truly beautiful book. Over the years I have given numerous copies as gifts and pick up used copies whenever I encounter them for that purpose. Not a year has gone by in the past twenty-four in which I have not found myself drawn back to this stirring and inspiring work. Within these reflections the great cellist muses over his long, brilliant career and offers the reader a unique view of the first seventy years of this century seen through the eyes of a humanist/humanitarian artist. Casals had a lofty set of artistic principles and an almost sacerdotal attitude toward the role of the artist in society. His insights into the personalities and work of the musical greats of the late nineteenth-early twentieth century are personal and profoundly enlightening. It is scandalous that this book is out of print! If our music schools and institutions training artists were holistic in their approach, this book would be required reading for every aspiring artist. Within its pages can be found his much quoted reflection on the dignity and importance of the teacher as well as a very moving anecdote about his first encounter with ethnic prejudice when he auditioned for the conservatory in Prague. The monumental dignity with which he handled that situation as a young boy is astounding. This is one of my very favorite books.

I totally agree with the previous comment. Some one should reprint it! I want to give it as a gift to everyone.

With its simple laguange, the story of a man, a musician is presented beautifully, because this man had a magnificent heart, loved this world, saw this world, and lived up to his ideal and principles. It also gives insight into life: that truly happiness and joy can only be found through serving humanity. If you have doubts in it, if you think money and success are the sources, then you should give yourself a little challenge by this book.

In Casals' stories, his mother impressed me most - I think any woman who plan to have children should read it and ask herself if she is qualified to be a mother. The heaviness of being a mother has not being realized by many young women, and I really think that accounts for some of the chaos and crimes in the world.

I was also constantly deeply moved by Casals' love of his Catalonia. I have heard of this beautiful people before, still I am deeply touched by a man's love of his root, of his culture. It is just so consitent with his being a great lover of humanity, a great artist! I wish everyone understood his own root and culture and love it no matter what turmoil his own country is being through.

So many to say because this book provokes one thinking deeply about the history of this century, about everything essential to life. I am also especially grateful to Albert Kahn to carry out this project, and tell the story in such a wonderful way.

May everyone read it and think how to live his life seriously. This is a book of a living example !

Ms. Morse-Kahn's affinity for this region and its' history comes through loud and clear. This book is engagingly written, and sure to draw in those interested in more than the surface of Lake Superior's North Shore.

I grew up in Wisconsin/Minnesota and lived in Duluth so I can claim a small affinity for the area myself. Reading this book made me long to take that breathtaking North Shore Drive again--but this time with a deeper understanding of it.

As two Minnesotans one native and one not we both enjoy traveling along the North shore of Lake Superior.
This book outlines some of the major things and not so major things to see along this fantastic scenic backdrop.
We would recommend this book to people who are both Minnesotan and non Minnesotan who want to explore this region.
It is compact enough to take along whether hiking, biking, or in the car glove box.
Hit the road with this book along route 61 and you will be in paradise from Duluth, to Two Harbors, to Grand Marais.
Explore historic sites like Split Rock Lighthouse, visit State Parks like Gooseberry Falls and wander along the lakeshore.

we have a nice trip to "Louis I. Kahn's Complete Work, 1935-1974". You provide our graduate students with useful information. BEST TANKS!

This book lead you into the complex world of Louis I. Kahn, letting you understand his personal way to intend history of architecture as a contemporary world of "figures", or "ideas" that the architect's mind can renew and tranform in completely new projects. Kahn will conduce you trhough the ancient ruins to discover their actual life in today architecture.

When one reads Kahn, one finds a hope. This hope is a hope that promises
growth. His last and best philosophical claims, "Silence" and "Light"
invites reader to the "unmeasurable" dimension. It's the dimension of
vertical sublimity and archaic gravity that he saw during his travels in
Egypt and residency in Rome.

Reader is surprised by the fact that Kahn composed Kimbell and Dakka
by poetry long before actual buildings were built. His individual rooms
form a community ,,, his material reveals the story of construction ,,,
his light brings life to every corner of the building.

Steven Holl used to say that he wanted to work for Kahn right after
schooling because he was the only architect (except one landscape
architect) who has a thought. In Holl's words, "Kahn had an idea
that brought about phenomena."

I sometimes wonder what makes me come back to Kahn. For long, I thought
I was under the spell of Vincent Scully. Then, I thought Exeter/ British
Art Gallery/ Kimbell mesmerized me. Few years ago, I was thrilled to
see Kent Larson's unbuilt projects' renderings. Recenltly,
Nathaniel's "My Architect" shocked me.

Reading this book, now I know why I stick to Kahn.
It's his words. Words that can only be spoken by a person who dares
to pick up burning charcoal. Words that can only be charged by a
person who lives solely on proselytizing architecture.
I hope Kahn's powerful words wet your thirst and silence your
worries as well.

I was required to purchase this book for a class on Louis Kahn, and have found it to be an indespensible source of inspiration in everything that I do. I took the class as an art history major who has an intense fascination with architecture, and a love of all things Kahn. The book is a serries of lectures and conversations between Kahn and his students. Some of the questions posed are questions that as creators we all face, and Kahn's answers which may not always offer a perfect solution, make the reader aware that the questions we cannot answer are the source of passion in design. Kahn has an amazing ability to enliven the art of architecture. Because of several events in my life I have chosen the path of design for my future, and one day that road should include architecture. I keep this book close at hand, for days I feel overwhelmed. Kahn's simple words sooth the soul and sometimes make a heart skip a beat.

this book is very helpful in filling the gap between planning a practice and seeing the patients. there is much explained on everything from fixtures to negotiating a lease.

As a recent grad, this book helped me get an idea of what's involved in opening a practice. There are many steps involved from getting a reasonable lease to getting fixtures and furniture. This book sheds some important light on these topics. I highly recommend it.