—Rob Ixer

Magilow brings both a wealth of knowledge and precision to The Absolute Realist—qualities that Albert Renger-Patzsch himself prized

His subjects are so subtle as to be almost invisible to a casual observer

whose fresh eyes and new voices help bring the artist’s world vividly to life

while circulated in manuscript copies

Franklin D. Israel: A Life in Architecture aprons —Rob IxerTodd Gannon This book examines the life and legacy of Franklin D. Israel, an influential member of the Los Angeles school of architects. Acclaimed Los Angeles architect Franklin D. Israel (19451996) created innovative residential projects and office interiors that made him one of the most talked about designers of his generation. In this vivid account, architectural historian Todd Gannon draws on archival resources, analyses of Israels buildings, and