The Bungalow Book, Charles E. White, Jr. (1923): Reprint of the original 1923 first edition of Charles E. White, Jr.'s classic work. It's absolutely amazing how many innovative things that we think of as "modern" were available in the early 1920's. Even centralized vacuum systems are described in this landmark book! Mr. White describes construction techniques and then moves on to the designs of efficient bungalow garages, complete with chauffeur's lodging. This book is an owners manual for your bungalow.

Soft cover, 6" x 8", 221 pages, printed on smooth, heavyweight paper to best display the many diagrams and illustrations.  $16.95  

A Book of California Bungalows, Alfred E. Gwynn Co. (1910):  A really nice bungalow plan book printed circa 1909 for the Alfred E. Gwynn Company in Los Angeles, California. According to this book, Los Angeles is "The Home Of The Bungalow". The three pages of bungalow interiors are a nice touch and of particular note are the 8 full pages of vintage advertisements that accompany this early catalog with items such as pocket door mechanisms, disappearing beds, stone contracting, Acme paint, Browne hot air furnace, Morgan Perfect Hardwood Doors, Holland electrical contractor, Mission Fixture Company lighting fixtures, etc. The originals are scarce and quite expensive.

Soft cover, 8" x 10-3/4", 88 pages, 37 bungalow photo/floor plan sets and 3 pages of bungalow interiors.  $12.95

Bungalows:   THEIR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING, WITH SUGGESTIONS ALSO FOR CAMPS, SUMMER HOMES AND COTTAGES OF SIMILAR CHARACTER,

Henry Saylor (1911)

This is undoubtedly Henry H. Saylor's finest work on the bungalow - which was first published in 1911. It was so popular that it went through three additional editions and finally culminated in this expanded edition. The original vintage book is quite rare and expensive these days. Mr. Saylor explains the 10 types of bungalows (including Tent Bungalows) and then proceeds into water supply, interiors, furnishings, gardening, lighting, sewage, etc. Very comprehensive. I particularly like the planting portion of the book.

Soft cover, 7-1/2" x 9-1/4", 209 pages, 15 chapters, 64 illustrated bungalows with accompanying floor plans and many other illustrations. $18.95

The Wilson Bungalow - Wilson Company (1910):   Called the Bungalowman, Henry L. Wilson of Chicago, Illinois certainly lived up to his nickname as his 1910 catalog of bungalow plans and interiors is now considered a classic. Profusely illustrated bungalows with floor plans, bungalow interiors and Wilson bungalow doors.
"In the Bungalow, if properly designed, is combined grace, beauty and comfort at a minimum cost. In its arrangement as set forth in this book, the problem of easy housekeeping and homemaking is reduced almost to an exact science."

Soft cover, 7-3/4" x 10-3/4",159 pages, 140 photographs and illustrations, 112 bungalows/floor plans,23 bungalow interiors and 8 Wilson bungalow door illustrations. $17.95

The Efficient Kitchen, Georgie Boynton Child (1914):   Georgie Boynton Child's classic work; The Efficient Kitchen. Most modern books concerning craftsman architecture either gloss over the kitchen or ignore it completely. This book discusses this extremely important room in detail and explains many of the mysteries that we are confronted with when we look at our small kitchens. It also provides an extremely interesting view into daily life in the bungalow era and how people were trying new ideas to mold their modern times. Whether you are remodeling or restoring your bungalow, or just want to know more about your kitchen and how it's best utilized, you will definitely appreciate this book. This book is an owners manual for your bungalow's kitchen!

Soft cover, 6" x 8", 242 pages, printed on smooth, heavyweight paper to best display the many diagrams and illustrations. $16.95

The Expert Paperhanger, Kelly (1921):  Much more than just a treatise on hanging wallpaper, this book contains a wealth of information about bungalow period wall coverings and hanging methods. This book will prove invaluable if you are restoring a bungalow now or plan to in the future.  Contents include:
Paneling with Wallpaper, Burlap, Higher Grade Goods, Anaglypta, Fabrikona, Damasks, Micas, Vanished Papers, Ingrains, Silk Fiber, Crepes, Renovating old Wallpaper, Canvasing Walls, Canvasing Ceilings, Lincrusta, Mica, Pressed Papers, Embossed Papers, Silks, Tekko, Grass Cloth, Lusterettes.
Softcover, perfectbound, 190 pages. $12.95