This is the first biography of Erno Goldfinger (1902-1987), the leading modernist architect in Britain in the twentieth century. It is the fascinating story of a man and his struggle to build in a modern style in Britain in the face of contemporary opposition. Today, opposition to his buildings, particularly Trellick Tower, is turning to admiration. 2 WillowRoad, his own house, was recently acquired by the National Trust - its first modern property. A century after his birth his buildings are achieving heritage status.

This is the first biography of the architect Erno Goldfinger (1902-1987), famous for his commitment to rational design and for lending his name to James Bond's enemy. It is the fascinating story of a man and his struggle to build in a modern style in Britain in the Face of contemporary opposition.
Based on research of the Goldfinger archives and on interviews with those who knew him, this biography sheds light on the social and artistic interconnections that underpinned the modern movement, and on the controversies surrounding high-rise building in Britain. At the same time it provides a sympathetic portrait of a charismatic and passionate man.
This book will be of particular interest to architects, architectural historians, designers and cultural historians, and is an enjoyable read.