A paperback version of a biography of one of America's most important cultural figures. Twombly analyzes Wright's work by type, category and individual structure. He traces Wright's struggle to develop a new artistic statement, and examines his dramatic personal life, including his several marriages, affairs and frequent scandals. 150 illustrations are featured, along with photographs, floor plans and drawings, plus many photographs from the author's and Wright's son's personal collection. In addition, extensive footnotes and a bibliography of Wright's published works are presented.