Signed 2011 Alexander Tribute Journal and T-shirt Special

The Alexanders: A Desert Legacy by author and architect James R. Harlan. This beautiful 60-page soft-cover journal pays tribute to the significant contributions made by the Alexander Construction Company to Palm Springs’ “built environment.” Graphic artist Gary Wexler was commissioned by PSPF to do the lay-out and design of the journal. The tribute journal includes rarely seen photographs from the Alexander family, the Julius Shulman archives and from architect William Krisel’s personal collection. This scholarly tribute journal provides invaluable insight into California’s modernist residential architecture. Signed on page 4 by the author.

Alexander Weekend t-shirts
(Size M, L, XL – Indicate size in Paypal “Instructions from buyer” – If no size is indicated size Large is assumed)

$40 (includes author-signed tribute journal, t-shirt, shipping and handling, U.S. Only)

Collectable 2001 Alexander Tribute Journal Signed by Architect William Krisel

The last remaining box of our (now) rare 2001 tribute journal When Mod Went Mass: A Celebration of Alexander Homes has been numbered (1 to 100) and signed by architect William Krisel. This exclusive collectable is a must-have for all serious lovers of American midcentury architecture.

$40 (includes Krisel-signed 2001 tribute journal, shipping and handling, U.S. Only)

This item is only available for purchase online.

Wexler Tribute Journal and T-shirt Special

Donald Wexler: Architect by author and architectural historian Patrick McGrew. This 60-page soft-cover journal is the most complete and authoritative work yet written about famed desert modernist architect Donald A. Wexler, FAIA. Making the journal doubly significant, Don's son and graphic artist Gary Wexler was commissioned by PSPF to do the lay-out and design of the journal. The resulting collaboration between writer and graphic artist is a product that is both scholarly and visually arresting. This beautiful tribute journal is a "must have" for any architectural library.

Wexler Weekend T-shirts
(Size large only)

$25 (includes tribute journal, t-shirt, shipping and handling, U.S. Only)

Retail Locations

Individual copies of our tribute journals are available at the following retail locations:

Palm Springs Visitors Center (2901 North Palm Canyon Drive)
Palm Springs Historical Society (221 South Palm Canyon Drive)

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