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Follies: Grottoes & Garden Buildings Paperback – January 1, 1999

by Gwyn Headley (Author), Wim Meulenkamp (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Follies are buildings which are fun-loving, engaging, whimsical. The result of 20 years of joint research, this book offers a guide to Britain''s follies and their close relatives, grottoes and garden buildings.'
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  1. Print length
    512 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Aurum Pr Ltd
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1854106252
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1854106254
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aurum Pr Ltd (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1854106252
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1854106254
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.42 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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L Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Englsh Peerage used to love constructing follies
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2016
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Englsh Peerage used to love constructing follies, ruins, walls and other buildings just as landscape eye catchers. Many survive to this day and this book catalogues them. I wish I could spend a few months myself just visiting each and everyone one of them.
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Constance Feathers
5.0 out of 5 stars exciting and educational
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
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This book is such an inspiration, since we in America, have so little of this type of thing. Such artistic ability is greatly admired. Amusing and even functional!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essentail reading for wierd architecture junkies!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2000
If you're fascinated by what the authors term 'rogue architecture', this book is even more compusory owning than its previous editions! This definitive folly-hunter's guide now is clearly broken down by British counties, and even better, now has an Ordinance Survey map reference for each of its three-dimensional eccentricies, so there should be no more futile driving up back lanes in quest of the architecturally absurd. A book to live in the glove compartment of your car - when you're not gloating over its extensive photos and engaging text in the anticiaption of planning more folly-hunts!
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Kyle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Experience
Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2023
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Item was as expected and arrived quickly and in good condition. Good read. Thanks!
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sam hurst
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good information
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2024
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Great book to take travelling with you round Britain.
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Belinda Podd
4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful reference book on follies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2014
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Very useful reference book on follies. Comprehensive coverage over the country. However, as so much is included, not all follies are covered in depth and there's not a picture of each folly. However, it's a really worthwhile book to have if you're interested in follies. Take it with you when you travel.
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Jak Sanderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Buildings Do Not Have to be Mundane
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2013
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My partner and I love follies and I made a shadow of an attempt of my own a few years ago. Oh if only there was enough time. There are so many odd buildings in the UK, although not surprising really considering the UK is well known for its own special brand of eccentric. No book will ever cover all the follies as new ones are discovered each year just as new ones are built but it is fun trying to find one or two. Bought it around 2004 and found it again recently so not putting it away and will be back searching when Spring comes round.
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martin davies
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2015
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Very good
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