Fotografiene i boka er helt nydelige. S? mange flotte, inspirerende, overd?dige, enkle hus og hjem! Skulle gjerne bodd i et par av dem selv. Tekstene om forfatterne er greie. Det er flere kjente fjes i boka, men noen er ogs? ukjent eller mindre kjente for meg. Interessant var det likevel, og skulle gjerne hatt et eksemplar av boka i bokhylla for ? kunne bla gjennom av og til.
I wasn't familiar with all of these writers (my fault, despite an English degree and having read thousands of books--I'm sorry, but certain authors are obscure across the pond!). There weren't enough pictures for each home, and I was left hanging on where each writer wrote. Certainly, not everyone has a dedicated spot, but the sight of a writer's desk is always what I crane my neck for when I visit a writer's home, and I was left hungry here.
Its basically a picture book with some asides from the homeowners/writers but it was soothing and great inspiration for the library room I have brewing in my mind.
This is a beautiful book that combines two of my favorite things: writing and architecture. I love its main tenant that writers, because of their work, have a very special relationship with their houses. I couldn't agree more.