Flávio de Carvalho

the long version

"Biography of Brazilian architect Flávio de Carvalho (1899-1973), a controversial, mercurial figure who became a symbol of audacity and irreverence while his fame spread throughout Brazil. His towering presence was a part of all artistic gatherings deemed important by him in Brazil, England, and France. In spite of his conspicuous presence and his initiatives which ranged from designing men's attire to designing houses for tropical climates, Carvalho might be forgotten if not for this extensive and well-researched examination of his works and personality"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.