Fonthill the Home of Henry Chapman Mercer: An American Architectural Treasure

Thomas G. Poos; Henry Chapman Mercer; Fonthill Museum

ISBN 10: 0964584425 / ISBN 13: 9780964584426

Published by Manor House Pub, 2000

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0964584425I3N00

Synopsis:

This book provides a fascinating look at the unique home and creative genius of Henry Chapman Mercer. In 1908, renowned tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer, a key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement in the U.S., turned his genius and artistic talents to planning and constructing Fonthill, a "castle in concrete." Fonthill served as Mercer's residence and a personal museum for his decorative tiles, prints and artifacts from 1912 until he died in 1930. More than 100 pages of text, abundant photography, and previously unpublished illustrations, sketches and comments from Mercer's own construction notebook, give readers a wonderful appreciation for Fonthill and Henry Mercer. Twenty color photographs (of 56 total) combine with architectural cross sections for each level of Fonthill to highlight the innovative design, artistic detail and decorative tile work that comprise this American architectural treasure. This book shows why Fonthill, one of the best late-Romantic buildings in America, has been designated a National Historic Landmark and featured on television in an award-winning episode of "America's Castles."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fonthill the Home of Henry Chapman Mercer: ...
Publisher: Manor House Pub
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket