Craftsman Bungalows: 59 Homes from "The Craftsman" (Paperback)

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Product Description

Best and most attractive designs from Arts and Crafts Movement publication — 1903–1916 — includes sketches, photographs of homes, floor plans, descriptive text.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486258297
• ISBN-13: 978-0486258294
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #530,449 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for preservationists, June 12, 1997

By A Customer

This is a great reference for preservationists attempting to restore or furnish a home in the bungalow style. Architects may also find it to be an interesting reference. The volume includes original floor plans and photos of homes designed in the workshop of Stickley and included in his Craftsman magazine. The original commentary on the houses is quite interesting -- if not amusing -- providing information on the social context of the houses design. The various photos and descriptions of houses from the era are excellent resources for anyone furnishing a Craftsman home or bungalow

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and enjoyable!, September 5, 2001

By	B. Whitt "btgw" (Columbus, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book, aside from the introduction, is comprised of reprints of articles, with photos and blueprints, on bungalows originally featured in the magazine "The Craftsman" from 1903 through 1916. Although only a couple of the homes described therein were actually designed by Stickley, the whole book was a delight. In their day, the cost to build these homes ranged from $2000 to a whopping $4000! The homes are from a simpler time, when closets were tiny and bathrooms were few, but the woodwork and stonework are inspiring. Important features of these homes include use of materials indigenous to the area so the home harmonizes with its surroundings, living porches, sleeping porches, fireplaces, and open floorplans. Not only is this book a delightful trip through the history of this style of home, it is also quite educational and contains many timeless ideas which would could be incorporated beautifully into today's homes as well.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference.., April 11, 2000

By	Michael J. Rowley (Royal Oak, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was a good reference for those looking to restore their Arts & Crafts, or Craftsman style home. We utilized this book to assist our architect in the design and final detailed drawings. It was worth the price.