- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc; Open market ed edition (26 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670883557
- ISBN-13: 978-0670883554
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.8 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,317,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
magnificent information; superb phothography,
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This review is from: Outside the Bungalow: America' (Hardcover)
no other book is ever been done in the field. a true delifull chunk of information and a feast to the mind in pictures
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Vintage block is very authentic,
By A Customer
This review is from: Outside the Bungalow: America' (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed the many ideas for restoring my bungalow. The block is the real thing.
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Unique style beautifully presented,
By W. Oliver - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Outside the Bungalow: America' (Hardcover)
This book covers the architectural aspects of the property surrounding the bungalow - gates, arbors, fences, walls, paths, steps, water features, courtyards, patios, pergolas, porches, outdoor furniture, etc. The photography and color illustrations are superb and it is hard to take your eyes off the photos to actually read the text! And although the photos were taken at the present, the authors have not neglected the history of these dwellings and have included beautiful colored postcards that were so popular during the 1920s and 1930s. An introductory sections discusses the movers and shakers of the Arts and Crafts Movement, like William Morris, William Robinson, Gertrude Jekyll and Gustav Stickley. The final chapter is devoted to the architectural firm of Greene and Greene, whose style was a major influence. Most of the houses and gardens photographed here are on the West Coast (mainly Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Pasadena, CA) although there are some Rhode Island properties included as well. A final section is devoted to planting the garden and includes lists of plants which are good for any situation imaginable. This is a wonderful book - beautiful, unique and inspiring!
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Excellent resource for creating a "complete" environment,
By Dr. John H. Plouffe - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Outside the Bungalow: America' (Hardcover)
What a great resource for those who feel that their home begins outside in its surroundings. The bungalow has never really gone out of style and continues to hold national appeal. This book is full of ideas that cross the spectrum from simple to ellegant. It draws the reader outside of the bungalow and gives one cause to reflect on making the outside environment beautiful, comfortable, unique and completmentary to the structure itself. Many of the small towns in Southern California have undergone a second life with downtown revitalization projects that have extented into the older neighborhoods. Duchscherer & Keister give the reader an appreciation for the beauty that can be created around these older homes.The constant theme running through this book is the timeliness of the garden. The garden didn't come into being during the Arts & Crafts period, it simply became a tremendous complement to the home. Don't be discouraged if you don't live in a Greene & Greene, the effort and love you put into the setting of your home, will give you the same level of pride in ownership. You may not be able to have the largest or most expensive home on the block, but you can have the most beautiful garden. Many of the gardens in the book have multiple photographs which are cross-referenced to give the reader an almost 360 degree visualization. The only suggestion I would make is that the author include an overview of those superlative gardens and identify the various views to provide the reader with an even better understanding and appreciation of the home's surroundings. 38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Information for the Restorer,
By Kevin J. Beringer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Outside the Bungalow: America' (Hardcover)
This is an excellent guide for the person that is considering restoring a bungalow, not just a gardener . The pictures show many outside amenities including walkways, doors, fencing, lighting, and porches. Great source for ideas and models.
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