Lewis Mumford - where to start?

August 19, 2017 6:10 PM

I would like to read some Lewis Mumford. Where do I start? What do you recommend?

Assume I have read a little about Mumford, but never read anything by him.

posted by wittgenstein to Media & Arts (4 answers total)

Best answer: Sidewalk Critic is a pretty easy collection to get through.
posted by praemunire at 6:16 PM on August 19, 2017

Consider the 1989 bio _Lewis Mumford: A Life_ by Donald Miller. Gives a lot of context, and theres a ton to know abt him.

Should be able to get it used on line.
posted by nothing.especially.clever at 7:08 PM on August 19, 2017

Best answer: The City in History is one of my favourite books
posted by TheRaven at 1:10 AM on August 20, 2017

Best answer: Just stumbled upon Mumford Center: at U Albany. Who knew?
posted by nothing.especially.clever at 8:01 AM on August 22, 2017