"The Chicago lakefront is one of the great geographical wonders of America, and its development has been spectacular in its own right. The ribbon of wealth along the Lake Michigan shore has few if any rivals nationwide for sustained architectural significance. This confluence of money, development, and style lies at the heart of this updated edition of Neil Harris's book, which takes us into dozens of buildings, from south to north, detailing development histories, design choices, floor plans, and more"--

Neil Harris is the Preston and Sterling Morton Professor of History and Art History Emeritus at the University of Chicago. His books include Capital Culture, The Chicagoan, The Artist in American Society, Humbug, and Cultural Excursions, all published by the University of Chicago Press.