In this acclaimed biography, the late Peter Ostwald--himself an accomplished violinist and longtime personal friend of Gould's--raises many questions about Gould and his music ...

Argues that the great "renaissance man" was in fact the first great modern man of science.

Wright's family history, personal adventures, and colorful friends are explored in this evocative biography. Secrest had unprecedented access to an extensive archive of Wright ...

A biography of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, who revolutionized fashion and was a force and legend in her time.

Jens Jensen was one of America's greatest landscape designers and conservationists. Using native plants and "fitting" designs, he advocated that our gardens, parks, roads ...

Critical biography of one of the twentieth centuries most illustrious architects.