Created as an aid to architects; carpenters; and builders; this Radford Architectural Company of Chicago catalog was also welcomed by future home owners. Included are such houses as the Bixby; a two-bedroom bungalow; the Coventry; a charming Dutch Colonial with three bedrooms and other accommodations; and more. 189 black-and-white illustrations.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Biased Review ---By Ed SymmesOK; you might notice that my name looks remarkably similar to the authors name.Actually; I am; so this is a biased review.The purpose of the book is to give anyone who picks it up an insight into Japanese culture by looking at the full page photos; reading the brief text about the technical details such as who carved it; what material; when it was done and the actual size.Then there is a half page story that delves into the history behind the carving or the subject of the carving.Tuttle did a beautiful job of producing the book. It was recommended by the Library Journal magazine.The editor and production were working in Japan. I am in the USA. My only tiny criticism is that a couple of the stories were changed without my knowledge to facilitate production scheduling. The editor volunteered at the Japan Society; where he met the Royal patron of the netsuke carvers association. HIH Prince Takamatsu very generously; and gratefully to me; wrote the foreword for the book. It took 7 years to photograph and write.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy alixExcellent book; great pictures. Lots of information on this art form.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. not so badBy norman mizunoi was hoping to see more samples of old netsuke with better photos of the netuske not the background.....it is good for a coffee table book