The Treehouse Book

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Summary: Magical Craftsmanship and Time to Dream
Review: I have read every one of Peter Nelson's books, and he is not only a beautiful writer, but also a gifted craftsman. If you want to dream about living in the trees or even make it a reality...each of these books will give you a wonder-filled ride through the pages as well as technical information and all the motivation you might need to build your own. The stories and photographs are breath taking and alive. I have been lucky enough to witness Peter Nelson's craftsmanship in person, but it also comes alive through the pages of all three of his books. Go buy each one of the books right away and see for yourself the wonder of "living out on a limb". Fantastic!

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Summary: a question for "A reader from NY"
Review: I've looked for this "original" the treehouse book by david stiles, and can't find it....
please help.

Rating:
Summary: a question for "A reader from NY"
Review: I've looked for this "original" the treehouse book by david stiles, and can't find it....
please help.

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Summary: The Treehouse Book
Review: The book was very well writen. It was very descriptive and I would reccomend the book for anyone who wants to design a treehouse. It was packed full of information. I would read over and over again. It's really a great book.

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Summary: Another inspiring collection of treehouses worldwide
Review: The treehouse book is a culmination of 6 years of collecting photographs from all over the country and the world. I am so excited about this book that I can hardly stand it! For a long time since the first treehouse book came out in 1994 people have been begging for more treehouse pictures. I put out a book in 1997 (Home Tree Home) that answered some of the technical "how-to" questions, but the feedback was - more pictures!

The fun part about this book for me was that it was easy to put together. David Larkin and my wife, Judy, did all the hard work. I'm the type of person that likes to have 5 or 6 projects going on simultaneously, so when David contacted me to suggest we get this book going I was thrilled. David is one of the greatest book designers in the world and the thought of putting his touch on my favourite subject was merely too exciting to consider. What really hooked me was that he said all he needed was my ever building photo collection. He would even write it!

Well, there was much hard work in the end. Judy worked to organise the dishevelled treehouse file which was a feat in itself. She also arranged a busy schedule for our friend and excellent photographer Paul Rocheleau. David performed his magic and now everyone has what they wanted.

As for my contribution, there are a number of treehouses featured in the book that our company, TreeHouse Workshop, has built over the years. I can't seem to get away from cedar shingles as a siding treatment so they should be easy to pick out. There have been countless hours invested by many individuals in these projects. I think the best thing about all of these treehouses is that they come directly from the heart. Enjoy!

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Summary: Out on a Limb
Review: This book might look good on a coffee table, but that's about all. It gives little information on how to build treehouses and lacks the genearal knowledge of other treehouse authors. If you want the best book on treehouses, check-out the original, The Treehouse Book, by David Stiles. His book gives detailed designs on how to build many different treehouses and helps you decide which one is best for you. Mr Stiles has written on the subject for over thirty years and has published several other books on treehouses, including, Tree Houses You Can Actually Build. These books enlighten and inform, rather than just visually stimulate. Anyone interested in learning about or building a treehouse would do well to pass on this book and go straight to the source--Mr Stiles--the treehouse guru.

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Summary: Magical Craftsmanship and Time to Dream
Review: This book opens up a world that for most of us has been closed since childhood, a world of playhouses nestled in and among trees. With brilliant photography the authors have arrayed for us a variety of unique playhouse conformations in settings that are startling in their beauty and bewildering in their design. Especially notable are the play structures by the artist, Barbara Butler. This book is a bountiful source of ideas and inspiration for those contemplating something special for their children. Or, for that matter, for anyone who has a hankering to spend some time a little closer to nature in a less than conventional setting.

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Summary: The World of Treehouses
Review: This book opens up a world that for most of us has been closed since childhood, a world of playhouses nestled in and among trees. With brilliant photography the authors have arrayed for us a variety of unique playhouse conformations in settings that are startling in their beauty and bewildering in their design. Especially notable are the play structures by the artist, Barbara Butler. This book is a bountiful source of ideas and inspiration for those contemplating something special for their children. Or, for that matter, for anyone who has a hankering to spend some time a little closer to nature in a less than conventional setting.

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Summary: a question for "A reader from NY"
Review: What a delightful book filled with mystical wonder and beautiful photography. We generally associate treehouses with children and the exuberance of youth, but....I want one! My own space, a private place to recapture lost youth, a place to dream, recollect thoughts, be at one with the stars and the universe - how magical life could be. There is no question my talented husband could build one; though not a professional, he truly is talented at that sort of thing as a hobby. But, there is a chance I would appear in the backyard on a bright summer's morn, only to hear him exclaim, "Treehouse? You wanted a treehouse? I thought you said "birdhouse," and then I do have a problem because how would I ever fit through that that tiny little round hole in the centre? Even if he did get the plans right, there is also the off-chance my family would insist on building a safety net around the treehouse, just in case dear old granny fell OUT of her tree! Possibly, they would insist the resident counsellor also have her own "branches checked out," just in case she was missing a few twigs off the upper branch.

Well, whether you are simply dreaming or actually making a treehouse a reality, this is a wonderful book filled with beautiful photography and treehouses galore of every description. The authors have put extensive research into this intriguing and attractive book, so if you are fascinated by treehouses, this is a book you are sure to enjoy.

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Summary: WHO SAYS TREEHOUSES ARE JUST FOR CHILDREN!
Review: What a delightful book filled with mystical wonder and beautiful photography. We generally associate treehouses with children and the exuberance of youth, but....I want one! My own space, a private place to recapture lost youth, a place to dream, recollect thoughts, be at one with the stars and the universe - how magical life could be. There is no question my talented husband could build one; though not a professional, he truly is talented at that sort of thing as a hobby. But, there is a chance I would appear in the backyard on a bright summer's morn, only to hear him exclaim, "Treehouse? You wanted a treehouse? I thought you said "birdhouse," and then I do have a problem because how would I ever fit through that that tiny little round hole in the centre? Even if he did get the plans right, there is also the off-chance my family would insist on building a safety net around the treehouse, just in case dear old granny fell OUT of her tree! Possibly, they would insist the resident counsellor also have her own "branches checked out," just in case she was missing a few twigs off the upper branch.

Well, whether you are simply dreaming or actually making a treehouse a reality, this is a wonderful book filled with beautiful photography and treehouses galore of every description. The authors have put extensive research into this intriguing and attractive book, so if you are fascinated by treehouses, this is a book you are sure to enjoy.