Description: BACK COVER IS DETACHED AS SHOWN IN LAST PHOTO. Laguna Beach native Karen Turnbull, paints a nostalgic portrait of her hometown in "The Cottages & Castles of Laguna." This self-published, 50-page gem showcases 80 captivating pen-and-ink sketches of Laguna Beach and South Laguna houses, transformed into charming castles and cozy cottages through Turnbull's masterful artistry. The large format and meticulous linework capture the architectural essence of her childhood haven, transporting you to a world where everyday dwellings become fantastical escapes. Working from old black-and-white photographs of the houses and from pictures she took, Turnbull sketched her pen-and-ink drawings at night for a year after her children went to bed. She selected representative samples of each architectural style to use in the book. She also chose houses that still look as much as possible like they did when originally built. This vintage book, "The Cottages and Castles of Laguna Historic Architecture 1883-1940", by Karen Wilson Turnbull, is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of architecture of Laguna Beach, California. The book is in its original form with special attributes such as being inscribed and signed by the author. Its binding is spiral and it was published by the author herself. The book covers the architecture of Laguna Beach, California, from 1883 to 1940, with a focus on cottages and castles. This book is a collectible and would be a great addition to any home and garden library. BACK COVER IS DETACHED AS SHOWN IN LAST PHOTO Enlarge/zoom photos for detailed view and measurements. This is the actual item buyer will receive. In good preowned vintage condition with wear as associated with age/use/storage. Due to the quantity and variety of materials of items we list, we are unable to perform a thorough cleaning on this piece beyond the quick dusting. Rather than risk damage, cleaning is left up to the buyer. We strive to carefully pack and ship same day Monday - Friday for orders paid for by 2:30PM Pacific Time (barring unforeseen circumstances)
Price: 82.53 USD
Location: Torrance, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T20:20:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.72 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Spiral
Place of Publication: Santa Ana California
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Self
Subject: Home & Garden
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1987
Language: English
Special Attributes: Inscribed
Author: Karen Wilson Turnbull
Region: Laguna Beach, California
Personalized: Yes
Topic: Architecture
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Laguna Beach, California
