Traditionally considered the heart of the home, the fireplace or hearth has become a metaphor for shelter and security, yet there are few books devoted exclusively to its design. Here is an overview that approaches the subject from both an aesthetic and a practical point of view. Packed with beautiful colour illustrations and helpful explanatory captions, it will be an indispensable guide for architects, builders, and homeowners planning to buy a new home or renovate an old one.
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One of the few books on the market devoted exclusively to fireplace design that approaches the subject from both an aesthetic and practical point of view. An indispensable guide for architects, builders, and homeowners planning to buy a new home or renovate an old one.
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Encarna Castillo has worked as an editor for Spanish magazines and is currently employed by Loft Publications.
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The key moment in the evolution of humanity was the discovery of fire and how to produce it. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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