Part of the "Building Blocks Series" presenting icons of moden architecture, this book presents the photographic work of Ezra Stoller concentrating on the United Nations Building. It features a historical record of the building and documents the people, fashions and furnishings of its time. In the preface, the author tells of his personal relationship with the architect of the project and recounts his experience photographing it. A brief introduction reveals the unique history of the building, with newly drawn plans.