Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The House Book (2001) by the Editors of Phaidon Press


This heavy book is comprised of 500 color photos arranged alphabetically by architect, patron, or designer. Notable entries include:

Udaipur Garden Palace (1698-1710) by Amar Singh II, Udaipur, India (Reisner family visit 2001);

Anchorites in Cappadocia in central Turkey, phallic forms of residual volcanic tufa in obelisks up to 16 storeys high, locals cal them fairy chimneys;


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