More than 100 magnificent home plans provide lovers of Victoriana the finest examples of period architecture. Compiled by Isaac Hobbs; a prominent Philadelphia architect of the period; the book also offers an informative discussion on the principles and practices of practical home design and construction. Designs and floor and ground plans for villas; cottages; and other residences are revealed in 122 detailed engravings; among them a six-room ornamental cottage (without bathroom facilities) for $1;500; an elegant Elizabethan villa; with entry hall; library; china closet; and five bedrooms; for $27;000; and an ornate Gothic suburban residence; complete with parlor; sitting room; dressing rooms; six bedrooms; and two bathrooms; at a cost of $33;000.Invaluable to architects; preservationists; and home restorers; this authentic guide to a wealth of house styles from the late 1800s will also delight anyone intrigued by Victorian life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Humor is a weapon; and Bogosian is a talented marksman.By C. MclemoreBogosian proves with �Wake Up and Smell the Coffee� that he is one of the funniest; smartest; and angriest writers around. �Wake Up� is a collection of monologues designed to be performed as a one-man (or one-woman) show; but the monologues could stand on their own as comedic vignettes good enough to work as audition pieces or stand-up routines. Most of the monologues are piercing in their accuracy. Bogosian takes on pop culture; religion; families; and he does so with sarcasm that never lets up and almost never misses the mark. His take on the carnival at airports is just one example: �Standing in ticket lines; sitting in the departure lounge; crowded around the baggage carousel watching the luggage coming out as if awaiting the birth of your first child.�The book is separated into three parts. The main portion of this book is the collection of monologues that form the one-man show. The second part of the book contains what Bogosian calls �Orphans� � monologues that don�t really fit in with the rest of the work. The final piece of the book is an essay on how Bogosian develops his monologues (or solos; as he refers to them). He explains how he locks himself in a room with a tape recorder and lets his inner characters loose. The essay is interesting; but you get the feeling that it was added to give some more bulk to the book; and not because it was intended to accompany the monologues.Bogosian admits in the introduction that after 9/11 he told his agent to shelve the book altogether. Some of the material in �Wake Up� takes on terrorism; plane crashes; the Oklahoma City bombing; and Arabic immigrants; and Bogosian was worried that this book would come across as offensive. In truth; some of pieces do ring with a clarity that might not have existed in the pre-war on terror world. That insight makes the jokes funnier and the truth more bitter. The fact that some of his monologues dealt with subjects that would be forced into the public consciousness after 9/11 just shows how insightful Bogosian has become. It�s not just jokes anymore.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As someone in the coffee business I thought this was an excellent bookBy bobby kerrWake up and sell the coffee is a fascinating read for anyone who is thinking of starting their own business. In a very honest way Martyn tracks the highs and lows of the journey from having to completely change the model to reflect changes in the coffee consumer market to the early successes with Spar and welcome Break. Subjects such as protecting your brand to protecting your business when you only have 3 major customers are explored and analysed. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and read it from cover to cover over a 24 hour period.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. OUT AND OUT ROCK AND ROLL!!!By D. FineThis guy just keeps getting better and sharper. The book; like the performance; is fast; furious; angry; and doesnt care what you think; just as long as you think. Id have to say that half of it could be perceived as more of the same; but it would be shortsighted to dismiss it as such. This is intensely focused on the mentality of the public at large like a magnifying glass in the sun torching an ant. Its more than a dissection of the follies of materialism and fame. He spoons out the heartless soul of it and puts on display for all to witness like an audience holding court for a lynching. Its the out and out truth. And through his 10 or so monologues; he hurls that brick through the glass houses of smoke and mirror. Knock yourself out. You decide. Love him. Hate him. Hell kick your [butt] either way.