Frank Lloyd Wright's great genius was due, in part, to his amazing versatility. America's foremost architect is perhaps best known for his most visible achievements -- museums, public buildings, and the innovative homes of his wealthiest clients. But he was also aware of the needs of the typical American family, particularly at the time of the Great Depression and he designed the "Usonian Home" for them. Unmistakably Wrightean, these buildings incorporated all of his design convictions to prove that affordability and superb architecture could go hand in hand. The Jacobs House in Madison, Wisconsin, was the first to be built. It was so besieged by visitors who wished to marvel at all of the groundbreaking ideas incorporated, including a revolutionary heating system, that Herbert Jacobs decided to give tours at 50 cents a visit. Using simple red brick and redwood battens, and with a characteristically creative use of glass, Wright built a home that, despite its price tag, sacrificed nothing in the way of elegance. Over a 100 more followed, each one built on the same principles, but subtly differing, depending on the lifestyles of the occupants and local materials. This title from the Frank Lloyd Wright at a Glance series features nearly 40 of the best homes. It is fully illustrated with superb color photography of both interiors and exteriors, giving a complete tour of these fascinating buildings, that demonstrate Wright's incredible ability to adapt his philosophies and methods to the needs of ordinary American people.