The Elements of Style: An Encyclopedia of Domestic Architectural Detail
[Review for previous edition] An outstanding and economical single-volume resource... Summing Up Highly recommended. (R.T. ClementChoice2006-05-00)[Review for previous edition] Recommended title by the staff of Fine Homebuilding, Special Anniversary edition (Fine Homebuilding2006-02-00)[Review for previous edition] A welcome addition to the coffee tables or libraries of professional designers, architecture buffs and, for that matter, anyone who has even a passing interest in how homes have evolved over the centuries. (Globe and Mail2005-12-10)[Review for previous edition] Visual feast of domestic architectural styles... It is truly a scholarly work, but also an accessible one that can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates beautiful design or is intrigued by the domestic lives of past generations... extraordinary detail. (Jane GaddGlobe and Mail2006-01-27)[Review for previous edition] Teeming with illustrations of representative doors, windows, fireplaces and other structural/decorative elements... capturing each period in lively and penetrating detail... an excellent reference. (David SoltészLibrary Journal2005-12-00)[Review for previous edition] Essentially a reference volume, but a pleasurable one to read... every page is peppered with color photographs, line drawings and black-and-white archival images that bring the architectural elements to life. (Cheryl CornacchiaMontreal Gazette2005-12-03)[Review for previous edition] Great for someone restoring a period home because it tells what fits a certain style and what doesn't... would give someone planning a home a lot of looks and styles to consider. (Deborah DonovanArlington Heights Daily Herald2005-12-04)[Review for previous edition] A perfect gift for the architecture junkie in your life... color-coded tabs for quick reference to 500 years of architectural details and styles with illustrations and photographs. (Jenn HoulihanStyle at Home2006-01-00)[Review for previous edition] One of the most borrowed books in our library... Not sure which light fixtures complement a Craftsman? You'll find out here. (This Old House2006-04-00)[Review for previous edition] No detail is overlooked... A necessary reference work for those interested in residential architectural history. It's pleasurable eye candy for everyone else. (Peggy MackenzieToronto Star2005-12-01)[Review for previous edition] An indispensable tool for architects, designers, historians, or indeed anyone interested in residential design and the history of domestic architecture... Domestic architectural detail can inspire with beauty and grace. (Western Roofing2006-01-00)Singular in its presentation, scope, and comprehensiveness.... a staple for any university library with an architecture or interior design department. Recommended. (Choice2013-06-01)