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Eichler: Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream

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Whether you have an interest in mid-century modern design, Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian architecture or just Eichler...this book is a terrifc buy. While content rich it is still visually appealing and can easily function as a "coffee table" book. This book also serves as a terrific "idea guide" for those in search of small spacce solutions and/or modern landscaping layouts that bring the "outdoors in."

This book is filled with detailed descriptions of many aspects of Joseph Eichler and Eicher Homes. A marvelous array of photographs complement the engaging text.

This is a beautiful book with loads of photos. A must for any Eichler owner or fan.

As a Eichler home owner I couldn't wait for this book to arrive and thankfully it was a joy to read and pour over all the original photos in the book. I always knew I owned a special home and now I own a wonderful book that validates that too. Even if you are not a Eichler homeowner, but rather just a fan of mid-century homes this is also a must have for your library as it goes into more then just Joe Eichler and his homes. Enjoy the read!

This is a fabulous read, full of pictures and information about this iconic builder. Good for lovers of mid-century modern architecture and all things retro. Experience the good life in print!

I not only have this book on my coffee table, I also recently purchased one for clients of mine that just bought an Eichler in the Silicon Valley. From the Realtor standpoint, it's one of the best written books I've found about Eichler--the history, his vision, and a wealth of information that any Eichler fan is bound to find fascinating (and also humorous in some of the stories!).
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If you own an Eichler, great book to help understand why this type of home, is enduring!

My word! I remember touring Eichler homes in Orange California with my parents. The homes, to me, were spectacular. My parents thought they seemed cheap. They were from the midwest and were used to brick homes built for powerful winters. We moved into another home several blocks from the Eichler Subdivision. I walked past the homes on they way to elementary school and just admired them so much. I guess I will never know what it is like to live in one, but I do know what it was like to tour an Eichler as a model home. What a memory! These are very special homes.

Scott K Dolik

Note: This book has 250 duotone photographs. The website run by the author is fantastic.

Great photos and stories about Eichler and his architecture. A bit pricey, but a nice hardcover book usually is.