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The Treehouse Book [Paperback]

Peter Nelson , David Larkin
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)


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Book Description

July 7, 2000
It seems that almost everyone likes treehouses. Smiles of recognition turn into grins of enthusiasm as more people discover them and dream about making their own private retreats or family play spaces. And it's nice to remind ourselves that treehouses are built into the oldest and most forgiving, living things on earth. Also, history records treehouses as being built as deliberate follies, as challenges for arboreal designers, for merrymaking, and for keeping the spirit of fairy tales alive. But treehouses can also be social places. We will visit many that were built to entertain, to hang out with friends, or as guest houses. Trees welcome all types.

Master treehouse builders Peter and Judy Nelson, with David Larkin, have embarked on yet another treehouse-discovery expedition across America, this time adding the investigation of backyard playhouses to their agenda. Now, in The Treehouse Book, they reveal their findings, illustrated and described in the most complete volume yet. From casual treeshacks made from discarded lumber to multitiered feats of fancy, they found shelters representing myriad builders-interesting characters ranging from childhood fanatics grown up, to weekend carpenters, to those who want their grandkids to have the best clubhouse on the block.

Detailed how-to information, including plans and drawings, is woven with behind-the-scenes tales of each structure's occupants and stunning interior and exterior photographic explorations.


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About the Author

David and Judy Nelson are builders of custom houses. They are authors of thr best-selling Home Tree Home and Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb.

David Larkin is a renowned editor and book designer. His many bestselling books include Frank Lloyd Wright: The Masterworks, American Masterworks, Country Wisdom, Shaker Built, Barn, Adobe, Wooden Ship, Victorian American and Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Universe (July 7, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789304112
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789304117
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
This book has some excellent pictures of treehouses. Corbin Dunn  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
If you are a fan of treehouses, this book is a must in your collection. Daniel A. Platt  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
This is the third book from Peter Nelson of Treehouse Workshop. Steve in Maine  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coffee table book February 27, 2006
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has some excellent pictures of treehouses. I love it! It is one of my favorite treehouse books. It is not for someone looking to build a treehouse; for that, i recommend "Home Tree Home", by Peter Nelson. Back in 1999, I built my own treehouse, primarily using ideas from "Home Tree Home" and prior treehouse building experience. I lived in it for 5 years.
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Craftsmanship and Time to Dream September 20, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I have read every one of Peter Nelson's books, and he is not only a beautiful writer, but also a gifted craftsman. If you want to dream about living in the trees or even make it a reality...each of these books will give you a wonder-filled ride through the pages as well as technical information and all the motivation you might need to build your own. The stories and photographs are breath taking and alive. I have been lucky enough to witness Peter Nelson's craftsmanship in person, but it also comes alive through the pages of all three of his books. Go buy each one of the books right away and see for yourself the wonder of "living out on a limb". Fantastic!
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117 of 147 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Out on a Limb September 14, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book might look good on a coffee table, but that's about all. It gives little information on how to build treehouses and lacks the genearal knowledge of other treehouse authors. If you want the best book on treehouses, check-out the original, The Treehouse Book, by David Stiles. His book gives detailed designs on how to build many different treehouses and helps you decide which one is best for you. Mr Stiles has written on the subject for over thirty years and has published several other books on treehouses, including, Tree Houses You Can Actually Build. These books enlighten and inform, rather than just visually stimulate. Anyone interested in learning about or building a treehouse would do well to pass on this book and go straight to the source--Mr Stiles--the treehouse guru.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I bought this for a friend who is an architect and outdoorsman, He loves it. Shows it to me every time I go to his house.
Published 2 months ago by jimbo
4.0 out of 5 stars Facinating and beautiful tree houses, fuel for many evenings of...
An excellent picture book of a variety of beautiful and even inspiring tree houses. Provides great fodder for dreaming, but only a little general guidance as to actual... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brett Paul Bellmore
4.0 out of 5 stars The Treehouse Book
Well wriiten and thoughtfully illustrated.It is always interesting to see an author who is essentially practical try to balance substance and imagination. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeremy G. Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars Just as described
I have owned this book before and was delighted to find it for such a good price. The book made it in a timely manner and was in great condition.

Cheers.
Published 8 months ago by Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Some amazing houses
No, this is not a how-to book. There are only a few opening pages of general information relating to picking the right tree; where to build; matters of stability, and dealing with... Read more
Published on October 4, 2010 by L.A. in CA
4.0 out of 5 stars inspiring
I bought The Treehouse Book as a gift, but couldn't resist reading it myself. It definitely made me want to build a tree house for my five year old son. Read more
Published on December 23, 2009 by C. Gregg
5.0 out of 5 stars Review for the Treehouse Book
I really liked the whole book, but I especially liked the part about kids treehouses. Some of them were homemade, and some of them were built by an artist. Read more
Published on May 9, 2008
5.0 out of 5 stars might just blow your mind
This is the third book from Peter Nelson of Treehouse Workshop. His previous two delved in depth into treehouse construction. Read more
Published on March 2, 2008 by Steve in Maine
5.0 out of 5 stars The treehouse book
This book has the best pictures and if your looking for ideas
and inspiration, this is the book to buy.
Published on July 5, 2007 by Timothy M. Schultz
5.0 out of 5 stars You can judge a book by its cover!
This book along with Treehouses of the World are inspirational page after page. If you are a fan of treehouses, this book is a must in your collection.
Published on March 8, 2007 by Daniel A. Platt
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