Geography of Home: Writings on Where We Live

By Akiko Busch

Book Overview

Geography of Home has been hailed as "an appealing, insightful collection of musings on the architecture, psychology, and history of house and home in America" (Kirkus). Now available in paperback,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568981724
• ISBN13: 9781568981727
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 1.0" x 5.3"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Pithy Insights About Homes That Don't Fit Lives

This little book of essays is a fine read -- brightly written, free of the usual jargon, quick with insight. It helps the reader to understand why that expensively furnished living room lies silent while the kitchen bussles with everything but cooking. I enjoyed it immensely.

Charming and provocative reflections on how we live

Bravo! Aki Busch takes us on a charming and provocative stroll both through her home and each of ours. Ever wonder why you still have a front door? Or whatever happened to the front porch? Or why your kitchen and closets and garage are so essential? READ THIS BOOK and find out!!