The Maine House II

(Hardback)

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Spend any amount of time in Maine - a weekend, a summer, a lifetime - and its impression lasts forever

When The Maine House was initially published, the reception was astonishing. Over multiple printings and across the world, the book sounded a rallying cry, summed up perfectly in one of dozens of reviews, that it "crafts a plea to preserve a living history belonging to individual, family, and state; a visual call to recognize these homey structures and others like them as 'extraordinary gifts.'" The Maine House II moves beyond the authors' cri de coeur; they're on a mission. Through 25 homes-inshore, inland, and on islands- McEvoy, Burwell, and Hackett highlight the beauty and importance of preservation, restoration, thoughtful renovation, and low-impact living in the place they love the most. From visionaries who saw home in a decommissioned lighthouse, a former hotel, and a boat shed to families resolutely leaving generational homes largely untouched (some continuing to live off the grid) and still others honoring vernacular architecture by living with it in surprising ways, The Maine House II captures the myriad ways one can live in this singular place-in the present-while preserving the past and ensuring its future.

Reviews

The Maine House II captures in intimate photographs and words Maine homes filled with heart and history. . . the beauty that lies within these pages is the ultimate love letter to our rugged and wild state.
-- Anna Mangum * Decor Maine *
A new book honors Maines historic architecturehumble, saltwater-weathered, and quintessentially Maine. -- Lilah Ramzi * Vogue *

In this second volume, twenty-five homes that highlight the beauty and importance of preservation are captured in breathtaking photography and touching storytelling. -- Jenna Talbott * New England Home *
Evocatively photographed by Maura McEvoy, you can practically smell the salt air. Passed down over time yet remarkably unchanged, the preservation of these family retreats is poetic in scope." -- Wendy Jacob * House & Home *
Rich in photos and feeling, The Maine House II shows how the buildings we inhabit can be a beautiful expression of where we live. * Yankee Magazine *
30 houses across the Maine landscape, on islands, on the coast, and inland, that epitomize the vernacular architecture of the state. . . . The photographs are expansive and evocative. . . . these spaces speak to a way of life, a statewide aesthetic, and a time-loved sense of being. -- Neal Wyatt * Library Journal *
Visit 25 lovingly preserved Maine homes in this second installment from Maura McEvoy, Basha Burwell, and Kathleen Hackett. * Better Homes & Gardens *
The authors, whose previous book The Maine House was a plea to love and preserve their states architecture, here turn to action, chronicling the historic preservation and renewal of 30 such houses, from farm to seashore. -- Kate Tuttle * Boston Globe *
The 30 rustic cottages in this book are teeming with character and quirkiness. . . . Passed down over time yet remarkably unchanged, the preservation of these family retreats is poetic in scope. -- Wendy Jacob * House & Home *

Author Bio

Photographer Maura McEvoy has spent every summer of her life on the Maine coast, where she now lives year-round. Her work has appeared in House Beautiful, Town & Country, Cond Nast Traveler, Elle Decor, and Martha Stewart Living, among many other publications. She lives in Wells Beach, Maine.

Born and raised in Maine, Basha Burwell is an art director and stylist for several national brands. She contributes to various publications, including Wildsam, Elle Decor, and Maine Boats & Harbors. She lives in Brooklin, Maine, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Kathleen Hackett spends her summers on the Midcoast. She has written more than two dozen books, including At the Artisan's Table and Brooklyn Interiors, and contributes to Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, The World of Interiors, and Frederic magazine. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and Rockport Village, Maine.