Secret Springs: An Autobiography

By Claude Bragdon

Book Overview

Secret Springs: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Claude Bragdon, a renowned architect, writer, and philosopher. The book is a detailed account of his life, from his childhood in rural New York to his rise as a prominent figure in the world of architecture and design.Bragdon's writing style is engaging and insightful, offering readers a glimpse into his creative mind and the various influences that shaped his work. He discusses his early fascination with mathematics and geometry, which led him to study architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Throughout the book, Bragdon reflects on his many accomplishments, including his work as the editor of the magazine The Architectural Record, his designs for several notable buildings, and his contributions to the field of metaphysics. He also shares personal anecdotes about his family, friends, and colleagues, providing a more intimate look at his life.Secret Springs: An Autobiography is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, design, and philosophy. Bragdon's unique perspective and eloquent prose make this memoir a fascinating and inspiring read.1917. A definitive autobiography of Claude Bragdon, containing sections dealing with his personal life, architectural life, theatrical life, literary life and occult life. Also included are appendices with The Immortal Beloved and The Fourth Dimension.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116258033X
• ISBN13: 9781162580333
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"