Rick Joy : Desert Works by Joy, Rick ; Holl, Steven (foreword) ; Pallasmaa, Juhani (introduction) - 2002

New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2002. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Rick Joy as "Rick" with "Less is More Work" directly on the title page. SIGNED copies are SCARCE. Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips, tears, creases, rubbing or fading. Square and tight. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and unmarked. Oblong. 9.75" wide by 8.5" tall. From the front turn-in flap: "Rick Joy builds with remarkable sensitivity, precision, and grace. The allure of his architecture is often quietly and seductively hidden in the sensual qualities of one's experiences: the sounds, smells, tactile qualities, and moods of his work. Granite crunching underfoot, the gentle trickle of water, and the lacy shadow of a mesquite tree all stir the viewers' sensations. 'The simplest things can evoke the deepest feelings,' Joy says. 'The silence in great music is often more profound than the sounds.' The nine buildings shown in this, the first monograph on Joy's work,… Read More

Princeton Architectural Press, 2002-07-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New York, NY: Princeton Architectural Press, 2002. 2nd Printing. . Soft cover. Very Good/-. The first monograph on Rick Joy's work showcasing nine buildings which "express his interest in making places that are transcendent moments of space, light, and matter." Foreword by Steven Holl. Introduction by Juhani Pallasmaa. Soft cover with flaps, beautifully illustrated with full colour photographs and architectural drawings, 167 pages. A small spot of rubbing from eraser use to half title. For some international orders we will ask you to approve additional shipping charges to cover the cost of tracking and insurance to your country, but no extra charge will apply without your consent. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall-Oblong