Description: A compendium of the most innovative and influential residential buildings in the United States since the beginning of the twentieth century, illustrated with over 400 color photographs.
Brief description: Richard Powers is a photographer who deals in interiors, architecture, and built environments. His books include The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, The Iconic American Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, and The Iconic Interior: 1900 to the Present.
Review Quotes: Impressive... All of the houses profiled, diverse as they may be, share a remarkable sensitivity to site, an appreciation for local materials and an unusual understanding of clients' needs. How quintessentially -- and refreshingly -- democratic.-- "Azure"