Adobe: Remodeling & Fireplaces [Paperback]

Myrtle Stedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1986

In one volume clear and thorough instructions on remodeling adobe houses plus how to build an adobe fireplace. Illustrations and practical instructions make working from this book a pleasure. Designed for use by the most inexperienced person as well as the professional builder. Based on 48 years of the author's experience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This large format paperback wil find an audience wherever the adobe revival has gained a foothold . . . Handsomely illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams.' --Booklist

'. . . a super little book for your adobe library . . . .' --Booktalk

About the Author

Myrtle Stedman received her training in Texas. Both she and her husband Wilfred were artists and illustrators. In addition to her varied activities with adobe building in New Mexico, she was an active watercolorist and author. She is the author of many books published by Sunstone Press, including Adobe Architecture, Rural Architecture, The Ups and Downs of Living Alone in Later Life, Of One Mind, The Way Things Are or Could Be, Artists in Adobe, House Not Made With Hands, and Ongoing Life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 47 pages
• Publisher: Sunstone Press (May 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865340862
• ISBN-13: 978-0865340862
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,093,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture > Reference
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Home Design > General
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > How-to & Home Improvements > Do-It-Yourself

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3.0 out of 5 stars Probably of limited usefulness, January 20, 2002

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santera (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adobe: Remodeling & Fireplaces (Paperback)

I am prejudiced by Mytile Stedman's re-release of her very dated book, Adobe Archtecture. That book, with a copyright from 1987, is actually filled with designs from the 1930's. The current volume on remodeling and fireplaces is filled with drawings, with no photos of actual structures. The house plans feature very small rooms and appear to be taken directly from the Adobe Architecture book. Many of the drawings have little content. I suspect that the subject matter is far better handled elsewhere, and that the author is trading on her name and reputation.