What Would Philip Johnson Read? Book Will Offer Glimpse into His Glass House Library

Whenever shelter magazines feature a splendid library or amply stacked coffee table, we immediately reach for our trusty magnifying glass and peruse the spines. A boon to our shelf snooping habit is newly formed Birch Books Conservation, which aims “to preserve the professional libraries of artists, architects, authors, and important public figures through publishing photographic and written research.” The New York-based non-profit organization’s debut title will explore the library amassed by architect Philip Johnson at his