Eric Owen Moss Book order

Highlighting a significant urban transformation, this illustrated book chronicles architect Eric Moss's innovative redevelopment of Culver City's Hayden Tract over twenty-five years. Once a neglected warehouse area, it now houses over fifty avant-garde companies, including Nike and AOL, within uniquely named buildings like Beehive and Pterodactyl. The narrative emphasizes the district's appeal to the film industry and serves as a valuable resource for urban planners, developers, and aspiring architects interested in contemporary civic design.

Introduces us to the true nature of unicorns, proving that they are not the majestic creatures we think they are. In this book, the author bravely delves even further into the emotional state of unicorns, where we learn what horrors lead Unicorn to drink, including: because Unicorn meat is a delicacy; and because weed isn't legal yet.

Readers of Moss's online strip will love thesignificantly expanded book, which features what Moss describes as a wholebunch of new illustrations, in a collection perfect for fans of The Book ofBunny Suicides, Cyanide & Happiness, Penny Arcade and TheTruth about Chuck Norris.

Focusing on the architect's personal approach, this work presents Eric Owen Moss's design theory, "Gnostic Architecture," which transcends traditional debates over style and ideology. It promotes a dynamic practice, emphasizing that architecture should remain in a state of motion, guided by the architect's internal compass rather than external influences. Moss argues that true architects grapple with fundamental questions that define their integrity. The book's distinctive trapezoidal shape and visual elements further embody these concepts, making it a unique exploration of contemporary architectural thought.