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New Mexico Style: A Source Book of Traditional Architectural Details

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Here's the major pluses of this book, one worth adding to a bookshelf on New Mexican style:
1. Photos of authentic architectural details, many of them now gone or extinct, making this a valuable resource - and one that should be even more valuable in years to come.
2. An opportunity to see the interiors of several old and historic Santa Fe homes, with close-ups of such details as the fireplaces, tin and iron fixtures , doors, gates, window treatments, corbels, etc.
3. Historical information which provides added insight and perspective
All of the above is more than enough to warrant a place on my bookshelf. Now, a few words about what this book is NOT: if you are looking for architectural layouts of homes, complete with specs, etc...this book is not what you want. But if you want a close look at the fine details that can make or break authentic New Mexican style- details such as Corbels, Portal Posts, Doors, Windows, alacenas, Railings, gates and mailboxes- this would be a wonderful addition to your library.

Particularly good for Santa Fe style details but has material appropriate for Territorial style as well, which makes it a good companion for "American Adobes" by Beverley Spears. Should not be criticized for lack of plans, as the title makes clear that this is a book strictly about details.

One of the very best photo and essay books for authentic New Mexico rural architecture details.

Great book!
Fantastic black and white photography, no frilly stuff here.
Straight forward photos of detail work, mostly from turn of the century.
I had this book about 20 years ago,and loaned it out.
It never came back, no wonder.
I never thought I could get an almost new copy so easily.
The one the bookstore, (Snowdens Books,) shipped is in better shape than the one I used to have.
If you are looking to duplicate old New Mexico style wood work on a new adobe home, buy this book before you start building!

very beautiful photo , interior design , but no plans
carmine raimo jr italy