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Reflections Quarterly Newsletter


2004 Volume 35, Issue 3


SOHO Museum Shop at the Whaley House

Look at these two great books due to be released in the fall. Order now to to guarantee your copy! Please call (619) 297-9327 or visit us at 2476 San Diego Avenue in Old Town.

Book Bungalow: The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Home
By Jane Powell
$50
Hardcover, 256 pages, 300 color photographs
Due in September

This book is the definitive compilation of Arts & Crafts architecture, philosophy, and architectural details. Bungalow expert Jane Powell examines a variety of bungalows and Arts & Crafts homes across the U.S. and Canada, exploring and dissecting the best to come up with a book that defines the very nature of the bungalow itself.

From a sleeping porch to a claw footed tub, to hallmark uses of wood, stone, and tile, the insightful text is accompanied by Linda Svendsenās detailed and expressive photography.

With a brief history of the Arts & Crafts movement included, Powell's latest offering is the perfect gift for bungalow owners, Arts & Crafts enthusiasts, and those looking to restore old or build new. Go deeper into the world of Arts & Crafts, and see exactly what makes a great bungalow design, from interior design to colors, architectural elements to the littlest details.

Book Greene & Greene for Kids: Art, Architecture, Activities
By Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen
$16.95
Hardcover, 112 pages, 75 color photographs
Due in August

With an entertaining variety of activities, questions, photographs, and vignettes for children to ponder, this book is a fascinating look into the lives of Charles and Henry Greene, and also a close-up look at the Industrial Revolution and the birth of the Arts & Crafts movement.

Arts & Crafts enthusiasts will love this book, as will lovers of architecture, bungalow owners, and anyone who wants to learn more about this period in American history. It's a book the whole family will enjoy!


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