Bungalow: American Restoration Style [Paperback]

Jan Cigliano (Author), Walter Smalling Jr. (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: American Restoration Style | Publication Date: September 3, 1998

First-time owners and bungalow aficionados alike will appreciate this tour of five restored bungalows. Emphasizing the geographical and stylistic diversity of the bungalows as well as the varied needs and interests of their owners, author Jan Cigliano and photographer Walter Smalling Jr. guide readers through the historical, architectural, and decorating issues that impact all bungalows. It's a room-by-room walk-through sure to inspire designers and do-it-yourselfers of every skill level. Jan Cigliano is an editor and author of books on architecture and the history of American places. Recent publications include Private Washington with Walter Smalling Jr., Grand American Avenue, and Showplace of America: Cleveland's Euclid Avenue. She is based in Washington, D.C. Walter Smalling Jr., an architectural photographer based in Washington, D.C., developed his love for historic houses as the photographer for the National Park Service, with the National Register of Historic Places. His work appears regularly in the Washington Post, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, and Traditional Home. (20000101)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"There's plenty of information packed in this oversized paperback book, including a concise definition of what a bungalow is and the many different styles of bungalows that exist." (Minneapolis Star Tribune )

From the Back Cover

First-time owners and bungalow aficionados alike will appreciate this tour of five restored bungalows. Emphasizing the geographical and stylistic diversity of the bungalows as well as the varied needs and interests of their owners, author Jan Cigliano and photographer Walter Smalling Jr. guide readers through the historical, architectural, and decorating issues that impact all bungalows. It's a room-by-room walk-through sure to inspire designers and do-it-yourselfers of every skill level. Jan Cigliano is an editor and author of books on architecture and the history of American places. Recent publications include Private Washington with Walter Smalling Jr., Grand American Avenue, and Showplace of America: Cleveland's Euclid Avenue. She is based in Washington, D.C. Walter Smalling Jr., an architectural photographer based in Washington, D.C., developed his love for historic houses as the photographer for the National Park Service, with the National Register of Historic Places. His work appears regularly in the Washington Post, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, and Traditional Home.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; 1st edition (September 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879058528
• ISBN-13: 978-0879058524
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,060,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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