Old Houses

by Steve Gross and Henry Wiencek

Book Overview

Captures the beauty and history of 20 American houses that have survived the ravages of time. The dilapidated elegance imparted by old wallcoverings and faded or peeling paint, antique furniture in varying stages of repair and a respect for how things were is revealed in photographs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556701845
• ISBN13: 9781556701849
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.3" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

An old favorite

I got my copy of Old Houses in a book store bargain bin several years ago. What a find it was! The houses in this book are honest about their age; no fancy restorations here (but do we really need another book like that anyway?). This book gives you an unusual glimpse of the old houses that don't make the magazine covers. In these houses the plaster may be crumbling, the wallpaper peeling, or the decorating may be hopelessly out of date. In addition to the haunting photography you will find interesting stories about the houses and their families. If you're into historic preservation and you like your old houses "as found" check this book out. This is one I go back to over and over.