Modern Architecture in Britain

Artists: Various 
Author: Trevor Dannatt and John Summerson (intro.) 
Publisher: Batsford 
Date: 1959 
Condition: A first edition of this volume, complete with original unclipped dust wrapper over the blue cloth boards, some minor wear and chips to the wrapper, but overall in very nice condition for its age. Internally very clean and complete, extensively illustrated in black and white throughout

Trevor Dannatt (1920-2021) was an architect, artist and photographer who was very much part of the modernist circles in British architecture in the 40s, 50s and 60s. This volume is a very comprehensive account of the development of modern architecture in Britain which provides an interesting take, given our current divergent opinions on these buildings, their longevity and success.

Designed by Colin Forbes, a pivotal figure in British graphic design in the post-war years, as both an influential teacher at Central School and later as one of the founders of Pentagram. 

A useful volume for anyone looking at the social and artistic uses of architecture in the post-war period