About this title: Michael Pollan, writer and gardener, builds himself a writing studio behind his house and chronicles the project in detail--with digressions on Roman architecture, Thoreau, and Frank Lloyd Wright, among other things.
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679415329ISBN:0679415327
Description: Acceptable. A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Delta
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780385319904ISBN:0385319908
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. A used ex-library copy. Library markings. Pages are somewhat worn. Cover worn. Worn edges and corners. Binding solid and tight. read more
Description: Good. 0385319908 Very Good Condition, A few pages have some highlighting, ** Satisfaction Guaranteed ** Orders ship same or next business day. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997-03-04
ISBN-13:9780679415329ISBN:0679415327
Description: Good. Edge and corner wear to dust jacket. Creases to dust jacket. Dust jacket is in good condition. Edge and corner wear to book. Pages still clean and tight. Book is in good condition. All U.S. orders shipped with tracking numbers and e-mail confirmation. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780747533979ISBN:0747533970
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Inc, N Y
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679415329ISBN:0679415327
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Ex-library copy with the usual stamps and markings. Interior pages clean and unmarked; tight binding. 320 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997-03-04
ISBN-13:9780679415329ISBN:0679415327
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Oversized hardcover with dust jacket in protective Mylar sleeve. Previous owner inscription first blank page, otherwise looks almost new. Would make a wonderful gift. read more
"I found this Michael Pollan book in a discounted book catalog and couldn't resist it, although I know nothing about building or architecture. But having read about 80 pages, he's convinced me that a person who spends his life working with words should indeed ground himself in reality by building, with his own hands, a place of his own. In retrospect, this is my least favorite Michael Pollan book, an interesting conception but I guess I don't have enough background knowledge to be able to follow the detailed descriptions. Visual examples of the architectural styles he describes would have been helpful."
"Pollan had been writing terrific pieces for the New York Times and other periodicals long before "The Omnivore's Dilemma" was published. His earlier books, such as this one and "The Botany of Desire," also highlight his crisp writing and strong powers of observation. He has a talent for educating readers while entertaining them."
"Michael Pollan is such a gifted writer, mixing humor with philosophy and very thorough research. In this one, he describes the process of building his own cabin from conception through completion. An excellent place to start for anyone who is thinking of designing and building their own place, whether it is just a tree fort or a dream home."
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