Michael Pollan

The author describes the process--design, footings, framing, roofing, windows, and trim--by which he created a space for writing

The Education of an Amateur Builder

A Place of My Own

The author describes the process--design, footings, framing, roofing, windows, and trim--by which he created a space for writing.

The Architecture of Daydreams

rumbledethumps

I really enjoyed the idea of this book, probably because it's a dream of most men, to build their own private space. And I really like a lot of other Pollan's work. but this one just didn't click with me. It took me a really long time to finish, mainly because I'd only read a few pages at a time due to lack of interest. 

It's a bit more self-involved than his other stuff, but still loaded with the interesting diversions and explorations of related side topics that Pollan is known for.

Victoria Simansjah

It's not everyday you get a perspective of a writer designing or building a home. Pollan experiences it first hand and learning from his lens, really gives a new meaning to building a "home." Its a slow and easy read, definitely recommended for commuting.

A Place of My Own The Education of an Amateur Builder

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