Finland Living Design [Paperback]

Elizabeth Gaynor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1995

Finland Living Design is concise in its information, solid, handome and intelligent. It makes clear the continued richness and diversity of Finnish design.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (May 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847818853
• ISBN-13: 978-0847818853
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,778,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finland Brought Alive!, January 6, 2002

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Judith E. Pavluvcik (Dreaming of the beach in Hawaii, but living in the reality of the desert in Arizona!!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Finland Living Design (Paperback)

I have never traveled to Finland, but after reading this book, one will feel like they have journeyed there many times! The author beautifully portrays the simple yet elegant Finnish living designs and also brings the reader though the seasons in order to experience a more up close and personal Finland. The pictures are beautiful, bright, and do help the reader to have more of a "feel" of the land and people of Finland.

"The house is like its master", states a Finnish Proverb, which greets the reader at the beginning of the book. Gaynor depicts Finland to the reader in both black and white and incredibly vivid color. Her narratives throughout the book are wonderful and one will feel that they are totally immersed into the experience of touring the countryside with the author! The richness of the people, portrayed through their simplistic lifestyle, is very much evident.

The reader is also bought into the design of the exterior of the buildings and I loved the pictures of all the different doorways! The taste of the architectural adventure and history is a treat! Sources are also listed at the back of the book if one wishes to purchase Finnish furniture or accessories.

I heartily recommend this book, whether one is contemplating a trip to this Nordic country, or whether one has a fascination for the culture and experience of Finland. This book will easily feed your fascination as you cannot help but devour chapter after chapter! The photographer, Kari Haavisto, is also to be commended for the beauty of the land as seen through her eyes. The reader will definitely walk away with a more revered perspective for the people, their land, and their lifestyle.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning book, May 23, 2009

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Pahrumpian (Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Finland Living Design (Hardcover)

Beautiful photographs of beautiful residences from totally rustic to completely modern and from historic to new. For those who appreciate the real thing -- structure showing with minimal fluff. No wonder the Finns are some of the happiest people in the world despite the cold.