Exterior Decoration: Hollywood's Inside-Out Houses (California Architecture and Architects)

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The popular language of status-conscious architecture is explored in this account of the notorious do-it-yourself remodels clustered on the fringe of Beverly Hills in West Hollywood. These former stucco bungalows have been transformed by their owners into distinctive visual statements. As if they were stage sets, the exteriors of these houses have been treated as interiors, with urns and finials placed on rooftops like bibelots on a mantel, and windows and panels of trellis arranged as though they were pictures on a wall. The result is a lively architectural vernacular, well documented with "before and after" photos, interviews, and construction details.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about LA houses but were afraid to ask.......2007-03-08

This is without a doubt my favorite book about Los Angeles. John Chase captures the what and the why of Los Angeles residential architecture. For all of those who believe you can't and don't walk in Los Angeles, head over to West Hollywood with this book in hand and spend an afternonn WALKING and seeing some truly wonderful and fun houses!

Inside Architecture: Interiors Designed by Architects

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Lot's of great ideas & beautiful homes

Inside Architecture: Interiors Designed by Architects
Susan Zevon
Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1564962784

Book Description

In the renaissance of a great tradition, many of the most beautiful and innovative interiors in America are being designed by architects. Inside Architecture documents this trend and features the work of some of the premier architects in this country, including many of their own homes. The twenty-two projects shown are varied and personal, and represent a multiplicity of approaches, locations, and styles. Yet all these interiors share an intelligence and an integrity that give them great impact. Beautifully illustrated with original photographs by Judith Watts, Inside Architecture reveals the avant-garde residences of architects on the cutting edge of design, and illustrates how such masters as Michael Graves, Charles Gwathmey, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, and Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown live today.

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Lot's of great ideas & beautiful homes.......1999-11-23

This book is filled with great ideas for people looking for "contemporary" interiors. Some stunning homes, complete with interesting & unusual furnishings. I've been looking at a lot of Interior Design books lately (just bought a new house) and this is the best so far.

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Frank Lloyd Wright: Inside and Out
Diane Maddex
Manufacturer: Friedman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 158663691X

Book Description

Color photographs, indoors and out, show how Wright’s famous glass windows looked to residents and passersby; how materials used on the exterior affected the interior; how space could soar in a building that seemed to hug the ground; and how nature was integrated into all his designs. Succinct profiles reveal the stories behind Wright’s own home in Oak Park; the prairie-style Dana House; the exquisite Fallingwater; and other landmarks.

Inside the Gannett/USA Today Corporate Headquarters: Lehman-Smith + McLeish

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Inside the Gannett/USA Today Corporate Headquarters: Lehman-Smith + McLeish

Manufacturer: Edizioni Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1931536279

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The first book to capture the philosophy and spirit behind the work of Charles and Ray Eames, An Eames Primer offers an in-depth look at the couple's prolific legacy--one that has placed them among the most important American designers of the twentieth century. Those who know one or two aspects of the Eameses' work are often surprised to learn just how far and vast their range extended. Yet throughout their myriad works, from architecture and furniture to exhibition and design and filmmaking, their core philosphy prevails. An Eames Primer is the first book to illuminate this seamless connection.

Author Eames Demetrios explores the rich energy of the Eameses' world from a unique perspective, informed by his close relationship with Charles and Ray. He shares personal anecdotes, previously unpublished photos, and his extensive interviews with former friends and colleagues of the Eameses to make connections between the Eameses' influential philosophy and their widely admired work. For those unacquainted with the designers, the stories behind the design process will inform, entertain, and inspire, while readers with an extensive knowledge of the Eameses' work gain a deeper level of understanding their process.

Compact and highly accessible, An Eames Primer is the definitive introduction to the life of this century's most influential designers.

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Wonderful history.......2006-02-21

This is a great insight into the lives of the Eames'. I think many designers (myself included) think we know something of their lives and importance. This book is a true eye opener into their influence around the world. There is so much to learn not just from their work, but HOW they lived their lives. Very well written. A must read for any designer.

Connected to the Work.......2005-06-22

As you might imagine and the title implies this is a wonderful introduction to the work of the Eames' design office. More importantly it is a warm fun filled story of two wonderful and creative human beings who truly sought to make a difference in the world by living with integrity. I feel they succeeded and I think that anyone who reads this little gem will begin to see the connections that weave all life's little mysteries into a comprehensive story .

Way-it-should-be-ness.......2003-05-25

In 1988, filmmaker Eames Demetrios made the film, 901: After 45 Years of Working, a family record of the closing of the Eames Office shortly after the death of Ray. It was an objective attempt to capture the essence of the studio and design work created by Charles and Ray Eames and their multi-talented staff. Now more than ten years later, Demetrios has again recorded the studio and work in the book, An Eames Primer. The modest title implies an introduction and starting point to all the work of his grandparents but it is much more informative. What makes this book essential reading is the personal nature of the writing, connections, and the concept of "design addressing itself to the need."

Much of this personal nature is expressed in the chapter on the life of Charles Eames and Ray Kaiser before their meeting at Cranbrook, including extensive writing on each family history. This early period of their lives is illustrated by several drawings and paintings by Charles and Ray with each piece exhibiting a pleasing combination of color and form that would later become the hallmark of their work.

Demetrios devotes two pages on the issue of the Eameses signing with either Knoll or Herman Miller for the plywood group. This analysis, which isn't really dealt with in other books, is a rational and logical explanation of Charles and Ray's principles and their main concern about simply marketing a "good chair". For anyone interested in this crucial choice the author has formulated an essential case for the decision to go with Herman Miller.

One of the many highlights of the book is a wonderful collection of color photographs of different objects hanging from the ceiling of the Eames House that is pure aesthetic delight. Also, the bottom right corner of each page serves as a flipbook tour of the expansive 901 Studio.

What must have been an amazing event in film exhibition is Glimpses of the USA at the American Pavilion in Moscow in 1959. The seven-screen presentation of life in the United States shows a cultural identity of amazing diversity and Demetrios explains the process behind the production of this film. In an unbelievable set of circumstances, the American government had given Charles and Ray complete freedom to produce this film at the height of the Cold War with no "final cut" approval from Washington. Several pages also describe the production of the two versions of Powers of Ten. These films required experiments in film technology and camera work and Demetrios fully describes the process. The many contributions of staff members and outside consultants are thoroughly explained.

Throughout the book, many former Eames Office members and consultants describe their experience of working in the studio on the amazing variety of projects. Issues of design attribution are commented upon and examined for several projects.

Two days after finishing the book I retrieved Eames Design and several other excellent books and realized that everything now seemed much clearer after reading Primer. Perhaps Demetrios is correct in giving his work that modest title. The clean and clear connection has been analyzed and described so that it all seems so perfectly obvious. This is an informative educational book written in a casual but serious style and a worthy addition to a personal library.

Way-it-should-be-ness.......2003-05-25

A Great Couple of Designers.......2003-01-20

Charles and Ray Eames' lives are documented by their grandson in this fascinating collection of anecdotes, photographs, and excerpts. If you know only a little about this creative couple - their chairs, perhaps, or the House of Cards - read this book to hear about their work with IBM, the government of India, and the Nobel Prize Committee. They have touched al of our lives in some way, making design accessible to the masses, and this book tells their story very well.

Designer Primer: For Architects, Graphic Designers, and Artists

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Designer Primer: For Architects, Graphic Designers, and Artists
Tom Porter , and Sue Goodman
Manufacturer: Scribner
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Instructional & How-To | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Drawing | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0684184575

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CMOS designers' primer and handbook
Robert M Glorioso
Manufacturer: E & L Instruments
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Applied | Physics | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006CTKXK

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Designer Primer
Tom Porter , and Sue Goodman
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

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General | Drawing | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0408043180

Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic Forms for Artists, Designers and Architects

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Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic Forms for Artists, Designers and Architects
Jon Allen
Manufacturer: Floris Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0863156088

Book Description

Geometry is both elegantly simple and infinitely profound. People in many professions find that they need to be able to draw geometric shapes accurately, regardless of artistic ability. In Drawing Geomentry, Jon Allen shows readers how to draw two-dimensional geometric shapes in simple step-by-step instructions and provides step-by-step instructions for constructing two-dimensional geometric shapes, which can be readily followed by a beginner. The book also serves as an invaluable source book for students and professionals.

Contains 26 color and 118 line illustrations.

A primer of drug action (Primer of Drug Action: A Concise, Nontechnical Guide to the Actions, Uses, & Side Effects of)
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Very honest

Excellent text and reference support for material

Not bad but not great

A Clear, Excellent and Concise Guide

A primer of drug action (Primer of Drug Action: A Concise, Nontechnical Guide to the Actions, Uses, & Side Effects of)
Robert M Julien
Manufacturer: W.H. Freeman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Pain Medicine | Pharmacology | Medicine | Subjects | Books
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A Primer of Drug Action: A Concise, Non-Technical Guide to the Actions, Uses, and Side Effects of Psychoactive Drugs

Drugs & Society

ASIN: 0716719630

Customer Reviews:

Very honest.......2007-01-19

The seller was very honest about the condition of the book and shipped promptly.

Excellent text and reference support for material.......2006-03-30

This book is an excellent synthesis of pharmacology and research based comments on drug pharmacology. To the point, not a bunch of extra gobbeltigook text to wade through like in Uppers, Downers and Allarounders. I work in the addiction field and this book covers the topic well in terms of neurochemistry as well as effects of drugs and their effects and legitmate uses, as well as some history on them. It also covers pharmacological treatment of drug addictions, again something that I use in my field. I use this book as a reference in my work. The references cited in the book are extensive and they are noted (numerically) after each statement in the text, which I prefer. I have often looked up the references for more information, although usually this text provides the information I need without a bunch of parenthetical B.S.

The reason I did not rate this book 5 stars is because I have a paperback version and the binding fell apart. I feel a paperback should not fall apart unless I got it used at a garage sale. So I am looking to see if they have a hard bound version of this book.

Not bad but not great.......2005-06-01

I'm reading this book right now for one of my psych classes and although the reading is fairly easy (especially if you've taken a physio class) however the questions at the end of the chapter are a bit confusing.

A Clear, Excellent and Concise Guide.......2005-03-15

The 10th Edition of Robert M. Julien's Primer of Drug Action is excellent both as a reference and as a primary text on psychoactive drugs.

The book is designed for readers with a passing knowledge of synaptic transmission and basic neuroanatomy. As such, his explanations of these foundation topics are lacking, but a text like Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain or a similar introductory text would give a clearer, more drawn out explanation for the beginning student.

Using the book as a reference guide is simple because the index is detailed and simple to navigate. Quickly finding the chemical structure or learning about some of the side effects of one of any number of drugs shouldn't be a problem. While this book is likely outside the realm of helpful for the casual browser, it is still a useful guide, particularly to, say, a student with a chemistry background.

I cannot stress how excellent this text is as a primary source. It is an easy read; Julien's writing is incredibly clear. He writes with an almost tongue-in-cheek kind of humor that make the writing come to life much more than the majority of science books.

The book can be read out of order without any losses to the information contained therein because each chapter is capable of standing alone. The diagrams are large and clearly labeled and explained. The glossary could benefit from work, as it is brief, but I've found Julien's writing to be clear enough to keep me from using it particularly often.

In the end, Julien knows what he's talking about and over the course of ten editions of this book, has crafted a tight resource for any chemist, neuroscientist or curious soul who wants to know more about psychoactive drugs and the brain.

Private Markets and Public Intervention: A Primer for Policy Designers (Pitt Series in Policy and Institutional Studies)

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Private Markets and Public Intervention: A Primer for Policy Designers (Pitt Series in Policy and Institutional Studies)
Harvey A. Averch
Manufacturer: Univ of Pittsburgh Pr (Txt)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Solar primer one: Solar energy in architecture : a guide for the designer

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Solar primer one: Solar energy in architecture : a guide for the designer
Quinton M Bradley
Manufacturer: SOLARC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006CQ8YO

Moisture Control for Homes a Primer for Designers and Builders

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Moisture Control for Homes a Primer for Designers and Builders
Nisson
Manufacturer: Cutter Information Corp
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 9999973361

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CMOS-M designers' primer and handbook
Jack Streeter
Manufacturer: E & L Instruments
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006WPH8C

Photographing sensuality, J. Frederick Smith (Masters of contemporary photography)
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Photographing sensuality, J. Frederick Smith (Masters of contemporary photography)
Sean Callahan
Manufacturer: Crowell
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0690007825

Photographing sensuality (Masters of contemporary photography)
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Photographing sensuality (Masters of contemporary photography)
J. Frederick Smith
Manufacturer: Alskog Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 087100092X

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Photographing Sensuality
Smith J. Frederick
Manufacturer: Alskog, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000TOELIO

Photographing Sensuality, J. Frederick Smith
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Photographing Sensuality, J. Frederick Smith
Sean; Alskog, inc. Callahan
Manufacturer: Crowell
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OAGCYO

Bode Diary Sketchbook Vol. 3 (Bode Sketchbook Diaries)
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Bode Diary Sketchbook Vol. 3 (Bode Sketchbook Diaries)
Vaughn Bode
Manufacturer: Fantagraphics Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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