tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post3305181891122730060..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Wood Flooring: help an author outPaul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-14861391486052305642010-04-30T03:38:34.797-04:002010-04-30T03:38:34.797-04:00Depends... For a subject like this, where I'd ...Depends... For a subject like this, where I'd never attempt the work myself, an idea of what results are possible is what I'd be after (but I probably wouldn't want to buy the book; I'd borrow it). If it's for something that I might feel comptent to tackle on my own, I want all the DIY tips.Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-40981069385511795432010-04-27T13:41:18.348-04:002010-04-27T13:41:18.348-04:00Anon: It sounds like you're describing Charlie...Anon: It sounds like you're describing Charlie's book!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-5271282563623434382010-04-27T12:22:29.576-04:002010-04-27T12:22:29.576-04:00What I want primarily is not a coffee table book. ...What I want primarily is not a coffee table book. I want to learn the technique. That said, it's pretty effective on me to have a jaw-dropping example of a finished work, and then to go over in great detail the technique of making that particular example. That way, I have a good ideal of the scope of what can be done, and the instruction to back it up. I'll likely have my own design, but I'll want to know how to go out to the limit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-55993202140438907742010-04-27T00:14:43.621-04:002010-04-27T00:14:43.621-04:00Thanks gang, I appreciate your willingness to wade...Thanks gang, I appreciate your willingness to wade into this sight unseen. Peterson strikes a good balance between inspiration and instruction. Considering that Taunton's his publisher, that's saying a lot. He'll most definitely see your comments and if we're lucky he'll respond to some of this here. Right Charlie?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-91803457244177283702010-04-26T19:35:09.649-04:002010-04-26T19:35:09.649-04:00Eye candy never hurts but it looks like this book ...Eye candy never hurts but it looks like this book might be geared towards someone with a serious hobby and not a weekend DIYer...?! If that's the case leave the over-stylized pics to the HGTV crowd and cram as much of your 5000+ pages of knowledge into that book!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-30745628550417293012010-04-26T19:17:36.606-04:002010-04-26T19:17:36.606-04:00What attracts me to design related books are visua...What attracts me to design related books are visuals. Beautiful photographs for sure, but what I generally respond to often incents me to buy is context. I like understanding the genesis of an element, its history, how it has been used before. I love knowing what a space looked like before said element had been put in place. I love if the book has a blueprint of the space and the especially the surrounding spaces. I look for inspiration in my design book. I am not a DIYer so my eyes will glaze over at step by step instruction. I am not sure how that relates to your book, which I haven't the pleasure of seeing, but generally that what appeals to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-61191190052095537092010-04-26T17:52:41.344-04:002010-04-26T17:52:41.344-04:00I find both types of books useful -- the coffee ta...I find both types of books useful -- the coffee table books for acquiring basic design ideas, concepts, etc., and the more technical stuff to guide construction.<br /><br />But I'd rather not have all that stuff jammed together in one book!<br /><br />If the author has a lot of remaining, useful collateral, why not consider reusing it for a series of several, related books, then?John Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981702207515751451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-52013005552165108132010-04-26T17:50:10.886-04:002010-04-26T17:50:10.886-04:00I tend to be drawn to books that have lots of beau...I tend to be drawn to books that have lots of beautiful inspiration pictures. In a flooring book, I'd be interested in reading information on different species of wood (where they're from, characteristics, best applications) and what woods are eco-friendly. <br /><br />I like how-to text combined with lots of photos and/or drawings. I'm a really visual person, and I absorb information way better by seeing as opposed to reading.<br /><br />Is that entire floor made from hardwood?! Wow!!<br /><br />KellyDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-91162651504866324942010-04-26T17:37:14.376-04:002010-04-26T17:37:14.376-04:00It's got to have the glossy photos but I like ...It's got to have the glossy photos but I like lots of resource info too - where to buy, who to contact etc. I'm also a big fan of scale thumbnail sketches and line drawings - these are the books I'll buy as opposed to the ones I just browse in the bookstore,modernemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837091713842104507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-72766650206826788012010-04-26T15:27:06.630-04:002010-04-26T15:27:06.630-04:00It sets the bar pretty high, even for a Taunton bo...It sets the bar pretty high, even for a Taunton book Mike. You'll like what you see.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-585855374528202142010-04-26T14:57:25.805-04:002010-04-26T14:57:25.805-04:00Paul/Charlie,
These are excellent questions.
Fir...Paul/Charlie,<br /><br />These are excellent questions.<br /><br />First, Charlie, congrats on your publication.<br /><br />In my experience and opinion, Taunton Press does an outstanding job of catching the eye with compelling imagery but what sets their products apart is content. The complete package.<br /><br />I often review their periodicals and am also a big fan of the Sarah Susanka "Not So Big" series. I haven't seen the Peterson guide to Wood Flooring yet but now that I know it's available I'll surely pick up a copy.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />MikeMike Hines - @eXapathhttp://www.homepathproducts.comnoreply@blogger.com