ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSES
AUTHORS: Steven Paul Whitsitt and Tina Skinner

ABOUT: Tour sixteen beautifully restored homes built and decorated in the Arts and Craft style, an early twentieth century movement to counter the increasing urbanization and mechanization of human life. Nearly 300 color photos detail links between nature and human skill, and capture architectural elements of the Arts and Crafts bungalow. This book is a must have for Arts and Crafts followers and ideal for all woodworkers, glass workers, masons, and collectors, offering insight and design inspiration through images of built-in cabinets, stained glass windows, brick fireplaces, and antiques displays.

SIZE: 176pp. with 295 Color Photos!

PUBLISHER: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

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HOMES OF THE MASTER WOOD ARTISANS
AUTHORS: Steven Paul Whitsitt and Tina Skinner

ABOUT: A rich collection of imagery explores the actual homes of three of the most esteemed wood artist/craftsmen of the modern era: Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof, and George Nakashima. This book is a must-have for devotees of these artists, as well as aspiring woodworkers who want tutelage from the top.

SIZE: 144pp. with 200+ Color Photos!

PUBLISHER: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

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LOWCOUNTRY PLANTATIONS
AUTHORS: Steven Paul Whitsitt and Tina Skinner

ABOUT: Visit treasured house museums in the lowcountry
of Georgia and South Carolina, exploring the
essence of ante-bellum elegance. More than 220
color photos guide you on a stroll through the corridors
of nine classically executed, exquisite, manor
homes and the shaded pathways that wend through
heirloom gardens. Experience an era long past, when
wealthy planters and slaves wrested fortunes from
virgin swampland, producing rice and indigo for a
hungry European market. Re-discover American history
as you enjoy stories of the dynastic families who
built these homes, shaped the growth of the region,
and were instrumental in founding the nation. This
book is a wonderful souvenir for those who have
explored the Lowcountry, and a wish list for those
who aspire to do so.


PUBLISHER: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

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HANDMADE HOUSES
AUTHORS: Steven Paul Whitsitt and Tina Skinner

ABOUT: Visit a dozen exciting homes where the owners have ignored standard building practices in favor of creative alternatives. These homes, found from Massachusetts to California, are expressive of individuality as well as artistry, and you'll be inspired to branch out and craft your own unique living space.

SIZE: 112pp. with 200+ Color Photos!

PUBLISHER: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

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THE KITCHEN GUIDE
AUTHORS: Steven Paul Whitsitt and Laura M. Jensen

ABOUT: A wide range of treatments for every aspect of kitchen design is explored. The 427 professional color photos display many kitchen styles designed by specialists in this dynamic field. This book is intended to act as both an idea generator and a means of facilitating clear communication between design professionals and their consumers. It includes a resource list of contributors and their contact information. This book is a must for homeowners and professional designers alike.

SIZE: 160pp. with 427 Color Photos!

PUBLISHER: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

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