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The name was derived from a popular magazine called \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCraftsman, \u003c\/i\u003e published by renowned furniture designer Gustav Stickley who sold plans for these homes designed for \"beauty, convenience, and comfort.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis fascinating reprint of a rare architectural catalog is filled with photos of actual completed bungalows from the era, built prior to 1919. A mix of Spanish tile, stucco exteriors, wraparound porches, overhanging gables, handcrafted stone, and woodwork added up to many a homeowner's dream. Geared to the climate of the northern and eastern regions, each bungalow is an authentic Craftsman design and features a photo, description, floor plan, and original costs. 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A landmark volume to commemorate what is arguably the most significant private residence of the twentieth century. With stunning photography commissioned especially for the book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFallingwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the much-loved masterpiece by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The book includes authoritative texts on Fallingwater’s history, structure, restoration, and collections, including the house’s relationship to its setting and its importance to the sustainability movement; its meaning in the context of Wright’s body of work; the analysis and planning process that went into Fallingwater’s restoration and how a seemingly unsolvable problem was overcome through modern engineering. 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