Books published by University of Illinois Press

Dating from her years as a philosophy student at the Sorbonne, this is the 1926-27 diary of the teenager who would become the famous French philosopher, author, and feminist, Simone de Beauvoir. It traces the development of Beauvoir's independent thinking and influence on the world.

Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City Chicago's wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the world's majestic cityscapes. Published in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center, this easy-to-use guide invites you to discover the new era of twenty-first-century architecture in the Windy City via two hundred architecturally significant buildings and spaces in the city and suburbs. Features include: Entries organized by neighborhoodMaps with easy-to-locate landmarks and mass transit optionsBackground on each entry, including the design architect, name and address, description, and other essential informationSidebars on additional sites and projectsA detailed supplemental section with a glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes by architect, building name, and building typeUp-to-date and illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca.