No comments about Workbook: Tonality and Design in Music Theory, Volume II.

No comments about Public Markets (with CD-ROM) (Norton/Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks in Architecture, Design & Engineering).

5 comments about Hip Hotels: Escape.

1. I really enjoyed this installment of Hip Hotels. As expected, the pictures are yummy enough to qualify as "gourmet eye candy". But, to me, it's Ypma's commentary that really steals the show: The writing is served up for those in-the-know and flavored with a perspective that's both witty and inviting.



2. This book profiles around 45 luxury hotels throughout the world. Some of the hotels featured include Vatulele in Fiji, Pangkor Laut in Malaysia and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives. Due to the format of the book, I found the pictures to be small. Some entries include only 4 pictures of the hotel which really is not enough. Overall, it is ok. Anyone interested in this type of book should check out The Hotel Book: Great Escapes series by Taschen. This series focuses on luxury hotels in Asia, Africa, and Europe and the pictures are outstanding.



3. Mr. Ypma is a gifted photographer and a careful writer - a rare combination. Great selection of hotels. It is the perfect coffee table version of cool new online services such as the great "tablethotels.com" which also work as a trip planner.



4. JUST THE BOOK I WAS LOOKING FOR WITH GREAT PICTURES IN THE BAHAMAS AND BALI, MUSTIQUE, ETC. THE BOOK IS A VACATION IN ITSELF. WORTH THE MONEY.



5. I got this book as present from the owner of one the resorts featured by Ypma. Its true that a picture can paint a thousand word. This book is a beautiful compilation of some of the most breathtaking locations in the world. Some of the visuals also provide interior-decorating ideas. After all, the writer is founder of the award-winning Interior Architecture and creator of the best-selling World Design series. If I'm an owner of a resort, I'd want him to feature my property the way he does it here. The places featured may offer 'out-of-this -world luxury' but ONLY if one can afford it. If paradise is the aim in every respect, there are many more beautiful and 'Highly Individual Places' that are more accessible. I would not recommend this book as the ultimate vacation guide, only the perfect coffee-table item.

No comments about Structural Steel Design ASD Method (4th Edition).

2 comments about Robert A. M. Stern: Buildings and Projects 1998-2003.

1. This is a beautifully done book, the photos just pop off the page and the buildings are just amazing. Mr. Stern is a master of many styles, but I must admit I think he is best when working in Georgian traditional, he really gets this style, I love the vivid photographs of the buildings he produced in high Georgian, they are just breathtaking. I really enjoyed all of the photographs and the text was highly informative. I must admit I did not love all of his buildings, but I did appreciate the first rate photography and even the buildings that where not my taste, I found an appreciation of through this book, and that is saying something....uh I think?



2. This monograph of Stern's recent work is incredible. The photography is stunning, and the book covers both built and unbuilt projects. Highlighting Stern's masterful interpretation of what he calls "modern classicism" as well as his numerous successes with Art Déco and other styles, this book is a must-have for any architectural enthusiast.

No comments about Designer Houses (Architecture).

No comments about Rosemary Verey's Making of a Garden.

1 comments about Architectural Lighting.

1. This is an excellent book. It provides a comprehensive overview while supplying specific design applications on the topics of natural and electric lighting. It illuminates many technologies and design principles with straight forward language and clear reinforcing graphics.
   I teach architectural lighting at the School of Architecture at the University of Hawaii. I have reviewed many lighting books for this class and have found the Egan and Olgyay text to be very appropriate for the beginning and advanced student as well as a very useful desk reference for design proessionals.

No comments about Today's Beach Houses (Today's).

No comments about Hejduk's Chronotope.