Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Homes and Bungalows

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In 1901, Gustav Stickley began to create the first uniquely American style of furniture and home designknown as Craftsman. Stickley's principles of home design include construction that is in harmony with its landscape, open floor plans, built-in storage, and natural lighting. He was a major influence on Frank Lloyd Wright, and he remains one of the great names in American architecture. Craftsman Homes and Bungalows showcases his work in an affordable, attractive new edition. Featuring hundreds of black-and-white photographs, line drawings, and sketches of cabins, cottages, and bungalows from concept to finished product, it presents easy-to-understand directions on both home construction and improvement. This resource, a combination of three of Stickley's works, is a comprehensive introduction to the design and building of beautiful Craftsman homes.

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Gustav Stickley (1858-1942) was an innovative leader in America's Arts and Crafts movement and published several books, magazines, and articles on the topic.