...as much an enigma as its author. Dedicated to the study of mostly modern architecture, this book goes beyond the mere idea of coffee table fodder, and has placed itself in the forefront of not only trade and industry books, but has also caught the idyllic eye of the art world. This book discusses buildings, to be sure, but it also seems to be making a commentary about life in general, which can be inferred from the various titles of the chapters. When one reads through the passages that accompany the many fabulous photographs, the readers tends to get a sense of the man behind the building and behind the written language on the . This book, then, is more than a book on modern buildings, it is a glimpse into the mind of a modern aesthetic genius.
The old phrase size doesnt matter certainly doesnt apply to this rather voluminous book by Koolhaas, who as since gone on to author other books as well. S,M, L, XL is about size,...