Historic Arts & Crafts Homes of Great Britain
front flap William Morris, Edward Lutyens, Baillie Scott, Norman Shaw-these are among the most recognized architects and designers of the British Arts & Crafts movement. Their magnificent homes-from the magical Wightwick to the pastoral Kelmscott Manor-continue to inspire and delight Arts & Crafts enthusiasts today.  Author Brian Coleman leads an inspiring and beautiful tour of ten of the best-loved Arts & Crafts homes in Britain, including such icons as Standen-Philip Webb's spectacular country home-and Hill House-Charles Rennie Macintosh's still modern, avant-garde Scottish baronial creation. Also included are eccentric masterpieces: Edward Lutyens' medieval Castle Drogo and the freewheeling, post-Impressionistic Charleston. Lush photographs and thoughtful commentary document these homes, the places where British Arts & Crafts began. See how the principles of honesty of construction, attention to detail, and the value of hand craftsmanship were interpreted and defined by the masters of the movement. Other homes featured in the book include Craigside (architect Richard Norman Shaw), Blackwell (architect M.H. Baillie Scott), Rodmarton Manor, and of course William Morris's iconic Red House (Philip Webb).  All homes in the book are open to the public and can still be visited and appreciated today. Directions and contact information for each home is provided at the end of the book.  An added bonus is an extensive resource guide to more than ___ Arts and Crafts antiques dealers in the United States, Canada and Great Britain, along with ___ restoration specialists, as well as important museums and sites to visit.  Whether you are planning a pilgrimage to Great Britain or just an armchair journey, this book is a must for any lover of the Arts and Crafts movement. Foreword by Stephen Calloway, . . . . back flap Brian D. Coleman, M.D., is a practicing psychiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Also an old-house enthusiast, Brian has grown his love for historic restoration into an active second career. He serves as the Editor at large for Old House Interiors, and is the author of Extraordinary Interiors: Decorating with Architectural Salvage and Antiques, Scalamandre: Luxurious Home Interiors, Classic Cottages, Vintage Victorian Textiles, and The Victorian Dining Room. Brian divides his time between New York and Seattle.