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The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest
This magnificent compendium is the first comprehensive exploration of the Arts and Crafts legacy in the Pacific Northwest. It traces the movement from its 19th-century English beginnings to its flowering in Washington and Oregon through the 1920s and beyond, weaving into a tale of idealism and devotion everything from iconic masterpieces to recent discoveries. Beautifully illustrated with nearly 400 photographs and period graphics, including rare images published here for the first time, this groundbreaking volume is an authoritative reference, a provocative story, and an irresistible treasure trove for Arts and Crafts collectors and enthusiasts everywhere.
Media reviews of this book:
"A comprehensive historic survey, ... a beautifully designed and illustrated keepsake."
—Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times, December 2, 2007
"[The authors] have restored a particular kind of balance to a story that has elsewhere tended to inflate into a grand narrative of 'ultimate bungalows' and the celebration of $25,000 vases, leaving behind a more modest but vastly more influential tale of changes in the way people lived as an American middle-class culture began to form. They have framed this tale as a regional one, but it can also be read as simply an American one, with more rain and taller trees."
—John Luke, American Bungalow, November 2007
"Much more than a nostalgic look back in time. It is first and foremost an authoritative reference for the Arts and Crafts movement in Washington and Oregon in the first quarter of the 20th century. It is also a thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyable read and certainly deserves a 'best buy' rating for its cost."
—Rick Stull, Artist's Magazine, June 2008
"Functions not only as an examination of this particular region's interpretation of Arts and Crafts, but also as a tale of how and why the movement so captivated the popular imagination, from the vantage point of those who embraced it most fully."
—Old-House Journal, January/February 2008
"While Arts and Crafts aficionados will delight in this book as an authoritative resource, general readers also will find value in the social context this volume provides."
—Barbara Lloyd McMichael, Olympia Olympian, December 2, 2007
Customer reviews of this book:
"Beautifully illustrated — plenty of local examples to make it feel like I know "home" a bit better!"
—Brandi B. from Seattle, Washington, November 19, 2007
"What a beautiful book, with great production values!"
—Gregg P. from Sacramento, California, November 14, 2007
"A rare treat — a treasure that fills in my collection!"
—Barb B. from Brookings, Oregon, November 11, 2007
"Wow, what an incredible book! Smart and beautiful!"
—Maureen D. from Snohomish, Washington, October 24, 2007
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
400 pp.
Book dimensions:
8.5 x 11 in
(280 x 215 mm)
Illustrations:
391 color and b/w illustrations, including 1 map
ISBN-13:
9780881928495
ISBN-10:
0881928496
About Lawrence Kreisman
Lawrence Kreisman
Lawrence Kreisman credits his love of architecture and design to a visit he made with his parents to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York when he was eight years old. New York continued to shape his interest in buildings and design, and after moving to Washington state and receiving his master's degree in architecture, he found a job in the Office of Urban Conservation which set him on the preservation path for life ...
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