Outdoor Stonework: The Timeless, Practical, and Aesthetic Value of Stone

Author:   Laurel Saville
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
ISBN:  

9781592533213


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 March 2008
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Outdoor Stonework: The Timeless, Practical, and Aesthetic Value of Stone


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The wonderful, timeless, practical, aesthetic value of stoneThis book will contain a brief history of how and why stone has been used in structures throughout the world. It discusses stonework projects for the home and how to create them, whether they are do-it-yourself projects or ones that require masons and contractors. It will include sketches and discussion on a wide range of possibilities, including freestanding walls, retaining walls, patios, steps, ponds, seats, firespaces, and sculpture.

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Author:   Laurel Saville
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Rockport Publishers Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 28.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.662kg
ISBN:  

9781592533213


ISBN 10:   1592533213
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 March 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

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Saville, Laurel. Outdoor Stonework The Timeless, Practical, and Aesthetic Value of Stone. Quarry: Quayside. 2008. c.160p. illus. ISBN 978-1-59253-321-3. pap. $24.99. DIY Saville's first DIY book abounds with inspirational pictures of cool walls, patios, walkways, pools, and other outside spaces delineated by stone structures. Included in the gallery are testimonials from proud homeowners showcasing fantastic stonework mostly (and tellingly) constructed by landscaping firms. - June, 2008 Library Journal


Saville, Laurel. Outdoor Stonework : The Timeless, Practical, and Aesthetic Value of Stone. Quarry: Quayside. 2008. c.160p. illus. ISBN 978-1-59253-321-3. pap. $24.99. DIY Saville's first DIY book abounds with inspirational pictures of cool walls, patios, walkways, pools, and other outside spaces delineated by stone structures. Included in the gallery are testimonials from proud homeowners showcasing fantastic stonework mostly (and tellingly) constructed by landscaping firms. - June, 2008 Library Journal


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Laurel Saville (Albany, NY) is a writer, whose essays, feature pieces, and short stories have been featured in Step Inside Design magazine, House Beautiful Home Remodeling and Decorating, Seven Days, and Ellipses.

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