Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97360 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Synopsis
Gringeri-Brown proves that even the humble ranch house can blossom under a makeover in this beautifully illustrated accolade to the "cookie cutter" homes of the 1950s. In 25 examples of tract, split-level and rambler houses, she shows why these homes worked so well for their first residents and how they can be updated. The volume includes before an

About the Author
Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown publish Atomic Ranch magazine, a quarterly devoted to mid-century homes. Gringeri-Brown was the editor of American Bungalow magazine for nine years, and her freelance work has been published in Westways, the Los Angeles Times, Photographers' Forum, and Sunset magazine's View. Jim Brown is an editorial photographer with degrees in photography and English literature. His photography has been published numerous times in Motor Trend, Sunset, Motorcyclist, American Bungalow, Westways, Car and Driver, and Hot Rod. They both grew up in postwar ranch houses and strongly support the preservation of this overlooked architectural style.

Customer Reviews

fantastic inspiration
This book is terrific. Even if there is no mid-century modern architecture in your community, it still serves as great design inspiration. The book shows differing ranch style homes and how people have renovated and refurbished them. The authors have a real love for mid-century architecture and furnishings, without being snobby or abrasive. A fun read and wonderful pictures!