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Top 10 Frank Lloyd Wright Gifts

By Jackie Craven, About.com

If the one you love loves Frank Lloyd Wright, you're in luck. The work of the master has inspired an amazing array of gifts and novelty items. What to pick? Here's our wish-list, with gifts ranging from a few dollars up into the thousands. For more ideas, be sure to explore our Frank Lloyd Wright Shopping resources, listed at the end of this page.

1. Frank Lloyd Wright (Video Documentary)

A sweeping biography of Frank Lloyd Wright is presented in this documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Some critics say it reveals too much of Wright's private life, but the show is a hit when it airs on PBS. Available in DVD or VHS.
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2. A Frank Lloyd Wright Companion

Sure, it's expensive, but this hefty volume is a must-have for every lover of Frank Lloyd Wright. Written by William A. Storrer, the book includes plans for Wright's buildings.
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3. Stained Glass

Many of Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous houses were graced with stained glass panels bearing his trademark geometric designs. You can order reproduction stained glass panels in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here's a wonderful sampling.

4. Frank Lloyd Wright T-Shirts

The master architect probably never wore a T-shirt himself, but the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers a slew of them with an assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright Designs.

5. Frank Lloyd Wright Coaster Stones

You never can have too many coasters, so why not stock up on coaster stones with inlaid designs by Frank Lloyd Wright? Here's a great selection from ImagineThis.com.

6. Frank Lloyd Wright Clock

Tick Toc... why not a clock? With designs borrowed from important Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, these clocks make beautiful desk and wall accessories.

7. Frank Lloyd Wright Building Blocks

You're never too old to play with these educational toys, designed by the master builder. Here are masterful abstractions and "Froebel" gift blocks made with wood and paper.

8. Garden Sculptures

Made from hand-cast cement, these monumental gifts are reproduction sculptures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. If you can lift them, they make ideal gifts for gardeners.

9. Frank Lloyd Wright Calendar

Choose engagement books or wall calendars. Some celebrate a specific building like Fallingwater, others have photos that span Wright's entire career.

10. Frank Lloyd Wright House

OK, you may not be able to purchase the Guggenheim, but if it's in your budget, you can buy an original Prairie, Usonian or even a Victorian house designed by the master. Still beyond your budget? Give a contribution to the The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. The Wright enthusiast on your shopping list will appreciate your efforts to save historic buildings by the master.

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