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"Modernism Reborn: Mid-Century American Houses"
Michael Webb
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/078930550X/wendysmall
In the past five years, several publishers have raced to get books
out that cater to the explosive interest in all things midcentury
modern. We've seen "Classic Modern," "Naturally Modern," and
"Modernism Rediscovered," to name just a few of the better ones.
With the publication of this new volume by regular Architectural
Digest contributor Michael Webb, we finally have a book that not
only provides a plethora of design ideas that we can steal for use
in our very own living rooms, but that also tells the
often-captivating behind-the-scenes stories of each great home it
showcases. Designed and built in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s by
architects such as Richard Neutra, Pierre Koenig, Philip Johnson,
Eero Saarinen, John Lautner, H.H. Harris, Gregory Ain, John Black
Lee, Allyn E. Morris, and Ulrich Franzen, the 35 homes presented
here (many never before shown in print) are today some of the most
sought-after houses in America. Recently, actor Leonardo DiCaprio
went head to head in a bidding war (and lost) with actress Kelly
Lynch and producer Mitch Glazer over a dilapidated Lautner house in
Los Angeles. Gucci's Tom Ford is known to spend his quality time in
a recently restored Neutra in Palm Springs. If you're into modern or
want to know why all the fuss, this is the book you'll want to own.
"Little Retreats"
Peter Aprahamian
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Those pleased with "The Not So Big House," "The New Cottage Home,"
or "Cottages by the Sea" will adore Jane Tilbury's new book of 30
quaint retreats for the seaside, mountains, and country. Each of
these spaces--tree houses, cottages, bungalows, tents, fancy
shacks--have been selected for their inventive interior and exterior
designs and details. You'll find hundreds of ideas in this book.
"California Pottery: From Mission to Modernism"
Bill Stern
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For collectors and admirers alike, this walk through the history of
the pottery craft in California is a real treat. From 150
photographs and Bill Stern's extensive research you'll learn about
the work (now highly collectible) of Ernest Batchelder, Fiesta,
Hostessware, and Catalina Pottery.
"Savannah Style"
Susan Sully
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Following the popular "Charleston Style," Susan Sully brings us a
book about another southern city: Savannah, Georgia. In this
collection of photographs and stories of 20 houses--inspired by
"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt (who gives
a charming introduction), she builds a dark atmosphere in words. Her
writing is intelligent and lyrical, and brings to mind images....
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* "The Country Houses of David Adler" by Stephen M. Salny
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* "Living in the Arts and Crafts Style" by Charlotte Kelley
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* "Weekend Utopia: Modern Living in the Hamptons" by Alastair Gordon
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LITTLE HOMES WITH LOTS OF CHARM
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For Those Looking to Simplify and Downsize
Here are our picks for the best in books on homes for singles and
couples without children, and getaways for all.
* "Weekend Houses"
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* "Cottages by the Sea"
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* "The Bungalow: America's Arts and Crafts Home"
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* "Better Homes and Gardens Second Home"
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* "The Treehouse Book"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0789304112/wendysmall
DEALING WITH THE ISSUE OF COLOR FOR INTERIORS
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Here are our picks for the best in books on working with color.
* "Decorating with Color and Texture"
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* "The Healing Home: Creating the Perfect Place to Live with Colour,
Aroma, Light and Other Natural Elements"
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* "Color: Details and Design"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0866365753/wendysmall
* "The Complete Color Directory"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823007812/wendysmall
* "Color Harmony for Interior Design: A Guidebook for Creating Great
Color Combinations for Your Home"
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