Customer Reviews

New Treehouses of the World

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Peter Nelson's treehouse books are always inspiring, voyeuristic, and FUN. This is his best book yet. Not a How-to (he's done those) although he does briefly touch on the latest in treehouse engineering and there is a wealth of contact information in the back of the book.

The photos are very clear, well composed, and this time we get a lot of views and angles. His last book was a bit stingy with the photos, leaving me wanting another page of pictures. This book gives it to us. The design quality of the treehouses featured is also unsurpassed. He doesn't just show us money-no-object projects but also beautiful aeries built by a homeless man or salvage junkies. The book's continuity comes from all of these treehouses being gorgeous works of art built with an artists eye. It seems that by placing a house in a tree, it frees the imagination (and the voice in your head who says "you can't do that"). More passionate architectural creativity is in this book than you can find anywhere else.

Pete narrates the book, letting the reader in on the impetus behind the owner's flight of fancy. His words add to the visual story and brings some details into focus.

The best Treehouse Design Book ever printed. Should be in every library.

My love of tree houses has been life long, and since discovering Nelson's first tree house book some time ago, I have had to own each subsequent one. His newest book does not disappoint, and feeds the imagination with vivid photos and inspiring narrative. Although this is not a how-to book, Nelson does provide insight into how the tree houses, shown in a variety of cultures and settings, are designed and constructed. As a coffee table book, you won't find a more beautiful one.

This is a lovely coffee table book that provides heaps of information and profiles -- with loads of wonderful photographs -- a variety of unique treehouses around the world. It was everything I hoped it would be and more!

I bought this book for a friend who is tree crazy....I could not but it down. The pictures are beautifully done and wonderful detail. I recommend this book to anyone who has a passion for houses, trees or just awesome creations!

I bought this as a gift for my architect husband. It speaks to the child in all of us and is loaded with gorgeous photographs of treehouses designed by the author. An inspiring, adventuresome leap into the world of possibilities.

I got this for my architect niece and she loves it. I thought it was very interesting and only wish I had the property and money to build one!PM

Quite an extraordinary view into Swiss Family Robinson type "homes." Some are merely for the kids, while others seem to be actual second homes. Photos leave the viewer wanting more! Purchased the book for merely personal reasons--not to build a treehouse, but as inspiration for a post-graduate class in ceramics. Saw the first book by this author, however I wanted MORE! And this is more, as I'm sure there will be others in the future. Good reference, good inspiration, good just to enjoy.

Wonderful book, wonderful photos. Gave it to my adult son for Christmas and his whole family loves it. His daughters are now planning for their Dad to build them a treehouse this summer

Pete Nelson's new book is well written and gives the reader a visual picture of some of the best treehouses in the world.

The book provides the reader with background information on the builders and owners of theses structures. More importantly, it gives the reader the ability to see the vast possibilities building a treehouse holds; from an artistic structure to a completed house in a tree.

I LOVE tree houses, always have. This book is an amazing compilation of construction around the world. Lots of stunning pictures and stories behind the structures. Definitely recommended for any tree-house-lover, or as an eye-catching coffee table book (everyone picks up mine as soon as they walk into the living room!). :o)