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 Calling all active duty military! Through the Blue Star Museums program, active duty military and their families may visit The Gamble House for free between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 2012. More than 1,500 museums participate nationwide. |
Featured Items Artist's Handmade Houses NEW!$60.00 A wonderful collection of historical photographs and timeless information on handmade houses that are unique to the artist's who built them. Each represents the hard work and creativity that their designer gave to the building process. Thirteen homes are documented, including homes by Sam Maloof and Wharton Esherick. In the back of the book, there is a list of homes that are open to the public.  Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement$60.00 Written to accompany the first nationally touring exhibition of Gustav Stickley' work, this beautiful hardcover is the latest and greatest on this wonderful artist. His creations are depicted here in a way that few books can rival. History of his life and beautiful color photography of many of his works meld in a fascinating tribute to his talent and achievements.  A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene & Greene
This elegant book is the first in-depth survey of the decorative arts of Greene and Greene… Greene scholars provide insight into why the brothers' work was so successful, and why, after their creative skills were overlooked for decades, their designs still resonate today. Superbly illustrated throughout with photographs of original interiors and exteriors, as well as preciously unpublished archival drawings and plans, A New and Native Beauty is a fitting tribute to the exquisite craftsmanship of these celebrated California architects.  Greene & Greene for Kids: Art, Architecture, Activities
Noted childrens' author Kathleen Thorne Thomsen has introduced kids to Frank Lloyd Wright and Pasadena history, and now presents the first childrens' book ever on the Greene brothers. Along with learning about the Greenes' lives through stories, photographs and architectural drawings, kids can enjoy pages of hands-on activities such as soap carving, paint mixing and designing a miniature stained glass window.  Greene & Greene: Architecture as a Fine Art/Furniture and Related Designs$45.00 Originally published as two separate volumes by Randell L. Makinson, director emeritus of The Gamble House, these much sought-after books are now joined together in a brilliant combination of images and text. New photographs by Marvin Rand and an introduction by Reyner Banham compliment this new edition. A foundational book for any architect's library.  Picture Frame$150.00 Load two 4"x6" photographs between the two panes of glass, so you can turn the frame around and view the alternate image. This frame looks great on a coffee table because there is no back; both sides contain one of your meaningful images. Available horizontally or vertically in either Mahogany or Dark Walnut.  Sam Maloof (DVD)$19.95 "This visually rich documentary spans a week with Maloof while he builds and discusses his designs, including his much imitated signature rocker. It's an opportunity to savor nuances and substance that make Sam Maloof an inspiration to woodworkers everywhere. You'll also see how to:  With Heart And Hand: The Restoration of the Gamble House (DVD)$24.95 This one hour documentary follows the fascinating process of restoring the exterior of one of America's greatest architectural treasures, the Gamble House, designed in 1908 by the architect brothers Charles and Henry Greene. Produced, directed and written by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Jon Wilkman | ||
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