Craftsman Style

by Robert Winter, Alexander Vertikoff

A richly illustrated history of American Craftsman-style architecture looks at the full range of the unique features of this naturalistic, rustic form as revealed in the broad roof overhangs and hand-hewn wooden details of homes, churches, resort hotels, and other buildings.

Genres: Architecture, Design, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2004

About the author

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Dr. Robert W. Winter was one of California's leading architectural historians. He was the Arthur G. Coons Professor of the History of Ideas, Emeritus, at Occidental College, Los Angeles. He is particularly known for his contributions to the history of the California branch of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Reviews

[Susan Liston]

Oooh, beautiful, informative book about Craftsman houses. Recommended for anyone interested in this. Lovely clear photographs.

[LOVEROFBOOKS]

Gorgeous book!

I'm not really a fan of Craftsman style homes, although I can appreciate some of it's details, especially in hotels or churches, but this book is just gorgeous. I found that it had just enough information on the history of the Craftsman style, and also on each individual house, hotel or church, without going overboard.

I enjoyed learning more about this style and the photographs are so beautiful! If you're a fun of Craftsman style I think you'd love this book.

[moxie]

Beautiful photography and thoughtful text exploring a wide range of US Arts & Crafts architecture, broadly defined, from elite mansions to worker housing to Georgist communes to pottery factories. The text is sympathetic but not hagiographic, not shying away from discussing the internal contradictions within the Arts & Crafts movement: socialism vs. elitism, embracing historical forms vs. rejecting them.

[Betsy D]

I love the homes portrayed in numerous large photos in this books!
I got this book out before a trip that included looking for Craftsman homes in Pasadena. I just finished it. I also checked out a similar book that focused on architects Greene and Greene. I almost finished it during the trip. Saw some beauties!

[Nate]

This is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to know more about arts and crafts, bungalows, craftsman architecture, etc. They cover the major players in America with a little history on how they were influenced by Brits like Henry Morris. I like how the authors showcased different architects around the country by highlighting a building that they designed. Wonderful book.

[Danette]

This is my favorite type of home and this book had many examples.

[Jodi]

Love Craftsman Style, this book really covered a lot of information and had great pictures. Hopefully one day I will own a Craftsman house!!