Living in the Key West Style Anywhere

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not what I thought it was.......2007-01-03

I expected the book to be about lifestyle not house design. It seem typical for what has become of Key West - overbuilt, with a narrow view on style. Key West style to me is an internal thing, not how a house looks or is furnished! I returned this product.

Great pictures and history.......2006-05-18

I have been to Key West several times and love it. This book brings back memories of my trips. The pictures are gorgeous and the reading includes historical information - very enjoyable to read. The back section includes home plans of various styles of Key West homes. My only complaint is I wish the pictures that correspond with the home plans were actually pictures like the rest of the book (they are renderings).

Living in the Key West Style Anywhere.......2004-08-11

An excellent book. Wonderful pictures; easy to understand layout and design information and lots of extra information about things local .
This can be a easy to follow guide to designing a house for anyplace as well as for those who want to learn more about Key West (whether you live here or not).
Great as a gift for those relatives and friends who live where it is cold!! (or at least not in Key West!)

Unique Book.......2004-07-23

This is a very unique look at Key West's house's and neighborhoods. Key West Style really educated me on the the interior archicture, floor plans and history. the book will be useful for anyone want information about Key West or considering remodeling a home to incorporat some of the charming features.

Caribbean Architecture: Exclusive Designs by Gianfranco Fini in Marina Casa de Campo

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Great BOOK !!!
Caribbean Elegance
A place to visit before you dies.
The Best Keep Secret in the Caribbean unveils.

Caribbean Architecture: Exclusive Designs by Gianfranco Fini in Marina Casa de Campo
Giancarlo Gardin; Massimo Rosati
Manufacturer: Archideos
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 8887653089
Release Date: 2006-11-15

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This is a book that for the first time opens the doors to the public of the Marina at the luxurious gated community and Resort Casa de Campo in the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. It is one of a king peace of art printed and bounded in Italy, with more than 300 breathtaking full color photographs and original drawing throughout. The book is a first class guided tour of the Marina at Casa de Campo in the hands of its creator, the architect Gianfranco Fini. Stunning aerial views, with never before seeing original drawings that will allow you enter into the mind of the architect to see the way of living that he was planning to create and vivid pictures of it actual beauty and style. The full size pictures throughout the book portrays a whole range of Caribbean style an elegant properties from inside out, from chic waterfront apartments and townhouses of less than 2,000 sqf. to magnificent Villas and Mansions above the 16,000 sqf. The foreword by Eduardo Martinez Lima (Central Romana Corporation CEO) will tell you the story of how two entrepreneurs convince them from an architectural and business point to build the Marina. Carmen Ortega (Arquitexto Magazine Editor) will introduce you to the Dominican Republic and Casa de Campo, while Carlo Montanaro (Editor of Dove, Dove Case and Style) will show you the way of living in the all year round summer at the Restaurants, Yacht Club, Art Galleries and, seaside houses of this luxurious destination.

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Great BOOK !!!.......2007-04-29

If you want to know more about architecture in the Caribbean, you have to read this book!

Caribbean Elegance.......2007-04-11

Through his work at la Marina, Casa de Campo, Gian Franco Fini captures the essence of refined architecture with a perfect air of Caribbean elegance.

A place to visit before you dies........2007-04-10

This is a book about one of those magical places that once you get there you don't want to leave. It's in the path of boats coming from Miami to the West Indies and is the place to see in the Caribbean before you die. Casa de Campo is the Caribbean most complete resort by far where any possible hobby in the world could practiced at world renowned conditions -besides skiing, except if you change it for water-sky-. The book about the Casa de Campo's Marina is definitely a 5 start in class, quality and content. This is the real thing in Caribbean Elegance and Luxury where you'll be able to find some of the most exclusive houses in the region.

The Best Keep Secret in the Caribbean unveils........2007-03-02

This is the only book available about Marinas from an architectural standpoint. Blueprints, sketches and more than 300 full-color pictures are a never ending source for one of the most luxurious approach to Caribbean Architecture. It's about the renowned Marina at Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic and is a must for anyone willing see from the inside out as many options as possible to recreate a tropical paradise despite if it's and apartment or a houses under 2,000 sqf or a masterpiece above 20,000 sqf.
In contrast with W.R. Blain's book for "Marina Developments" -That is an excellent and maybe the only book about Marinas from a structural standpoint- this one is an architectural approach to Marinas and all the elements around it such as Yacht Club, Apartments, Houses, Restaurants and all related services. It's full of details and references in a text that is catchy and easy to read. My only concern was that I thought it was pricy in the first place despite that it was printed and bounded in Italy, but Blain's book is above the $250 and this one is more related to interior design and architecture so it's worth 5 out 5 starts.

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Key West Writers and Their Houses
Lynn Mitsuko Kaufelt
Manufacturer: Pineapple Pr Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Houses of Key West
Key West Houses Close Up

The Houses of Key West
Alex Caemmerer
Manufacturer: Pineapple Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1561640093

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Key West is an architectural treasure trove of houses built in the 19th century, including eyebrow houses, shotgun houses, and Conch Victorians. Many of Key West's houses were built by ships' carpenters with no plans other than memories of seaport homes from their past: widow's walks borrowed from New England, and overhanging eaves (eyebrows) from the West Indies. Builders also added details from architectural fads of the time - from Greek Revival columns to Creole trellises. Many charming anecdotes about old Key West gleaned from interviews with descendants of the families who built houses there are included. This book, full of color photographs, is for anyone who loves to look at charming old houses and imagine their histories.

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Houses of Key West.......2000-05-03

Excellent pictures of great Key West houses including addresses. No interior pictures. Book fell apart at binding after very little viewing.

Key West Houses Close Up.......1999-12-07

I love this book. If you enjoy the unique look of Key West Conch architecture you will enjoy this book. Color full page and full page plus photographs fill the book. Most pictures are full close-ups of the front of the house. It is a nice reminder of time spent in Key West. If you are interested in architecture it contains examples of the various unique Key West styles used. I enjoyed looking at picture of the famous houses and reading about why they are famous. Almost forgot it, contains the addresses of the houses in case you want to see them for yourself.

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Fabulous photos
Great photos

Key West Houses
Leslie Linsley
Manufacturer: Rizzoli International Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0847814947
Release Date: 1992-05-15

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Key West, a tropical island-city located 150 miles south of Miami, Florida, offers an exceptional array of residential architecture examples. Some of the styles embraced in this once-bustling southern port of entry are unique to the island and reflect changes in the economic and social environment in the United States during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Houses built in Key West range from the small cottages built for cigar-factory workers to the elaborate Victorians constructed by those who were successful in the local ship-salvaging business. Key West--the southernmost point of the continental United States--has been the site of the winter White House, and is known as a mecca for literary and artistic types such as Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway. The houses of Key West have been extraordinarily restored and preserved, offering a glimpse of the romance and charm of a particularly American style of living.

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Fabulous photos.......2007-09-29

Not only does this book capture the beauty of Key West architecture, it is very informative of the styles as well.

Great photos.......2007-03-05

This book is full of wonderful photographs of Key West homes. I have not been yet, but would love to go and this book really inspires me.

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Haunted Key West / Strange Key West
David L. Sloan
Manufacturer: Phantom Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0967449839

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Two incredible books in one. Haunted Key West tells tales from ten of Key Wests favorite hauntings including the ghost of Ernest Hemingway, the lady in blue and the ghost of US. Strange Key West takes you beyond the supernatural with amazing stories about voodoo curses, bizarre cemeteries and a grotto that protects the island from hurricanes.

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A Key Read

Portraits: Wooden Houses of Key West
Sharon Wells
Manufacturer: Historic Florida Keys Foundation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 094352802X

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A Key Read.......2005-10-14

Sharon Wells captures the essential character of the Key West architecture so well in the book. Filled with lovely black & white images, it is a must for any photography lover or fan of Key West and it's distinctive style. I just wish it were longer! =]

2 Titles in Talon and Flynn New Orleans PD Series : Class Houses - Key West

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2 Titles in Talon and Flynn New Orleans PD Series : Class Houses - Key West
Stella Cameron
Manufacturer: various
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000M136GC

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multiple books ship as one item. save on shipping/handling charges.

Discovering Key West : Our Houses, Churches & Cemeteries (The Sidewalk Tours Series)

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Discovering Key West : Our Houses, Churches & Cemeteries (The Sidewalk Tours Series)
Eileen M. Evans
Manufacturer: SELF/Moffatt Business Research
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0970469527

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Key West is full of architecture from the 1800, homes that have been converted inside for todays use but the exteriors have remained as the original. Restoration of many beautiful old buildings and the many cemetaries and churches on the island. Humorius signs,tomestones, are ready to be discovered.Everything to be seen from the sidewalk.

Harry Truman and the Little White House in Key West

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Harry Truman and the Little White House in Key West
Arva Moore Parks
Manufacturer: Centennial Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Life Drawing Foundation Course
Ian Rowlands
Manufacturer: Cassell Illustrated
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1844033910

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After Barbed Wire: Cowboys of Our Time
Kurt Markus
Manufacturer: Twelvetrees Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JJTBLQ

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After Barbed Wire: Cowboys of Our Time
Kurt Markus
Manufacturer: Twelvetrees Pr
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ASIN: 0942642163

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After Barbed Wire: Cowboys of Our Time
Kurt Markus
Manufacturer: Twelvetrees Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NSPRMA

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After Barbed Wire: Cowboys of our Time
Kurt MARKUS
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000RJJXWU

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The civil war in Algeria shows no sign of imminent resolution. Yet little has been written about the conflict, its various participants, and the opinions of Algerians -- indeed, even about what exactly is being fought over. Restrictions on movement within Algeria have severely limited the ability of foreign journalists to analyze these issues, and there has been a paucity of firsthand accounts of how the conflict has played out across Algeria.

Now, one of Europe's leading authorities on contemporary Algerian politics has gained the kind of access necessary to present a clear, evenhanded account. The author interviewed residents in places in which few journalists have set foot: the impoverished suburbs of the major cities and the infamous "Triangle of Death" -- the stronghold of the Armed Islamic Group and the scene of some of the worst carnage. Rather than presenting a historical account, The Algerian Civil War focuses on the strategies employed by the war's main combatants, seeking to understand the significance of the conflict to all parties embroiled in it.

From uncivil war to civil peace: Algerian women's voices

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From uncivil war to civil peace: Algerian women's voices
Leila Hessini
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Algerian fiction and the civil crisis: bodies under siege.: An article from: World Literature Today

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Algerian fiction and the civil crisis: bodies under siege.: An article from: World Literature Today
Patricia Geesey
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from World Literature Today, published by University of Oklahoma on June 22, 1997. The length of the article is 8744 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: FIctional Algerian novels, namely, Tahar Djaout's 'Les yigiles,' Rachid Mimouni's 'La Malediction,' Feriel Assima's 'Ume femme a Alger,' and Abdelkader Djemai's 'Un ete de cendres' are all focused on the centrality of the human body. Since the outbreak of Algeria's civil crisis in 1991, fictional writing has been devoted to its politics and historical complexities. However, these four Algerian novels in French depict Algeria as a body currently suffers from an illness.

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Title: Algerian fiction and the civil crisis: bodies under siege.
Author: Patricia Geesey
Publication: World Literature Today (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1997
Publisher: University of Oklahoma
Volume: v71 Issue: n3 Page: p485(10)

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CENTRIFUGAL TENDENCIES IN THE ALGERIAN CIVIL WAR.: An article from: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)

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CENTRIFUGAL TENDENCIES IN THE ALGERIAN CIVIL WAR.: An article from: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
Quintan Wiktorowicz
Manufacturer: Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0009FFMUY
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ), published by Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies on June 22, 2001. The length of the article is 8631 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: CENTRIFUGAL TENDENCIES IN THE ALGERIAN CIVIL WAR.
Author: Quintan Wiktorowicz
Publication: Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ) (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2001
Publisher: Association of Arab-American University Graduates and Institute of Arab Studies
Volume: 23 Issue: 3 Page: 65

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Claves secretas de la guerra. (repercusiones internacionales de la guerra civil en Argelia)(TT: Secret keys to the war) (TA: international repercusions of Algerian civil war): An article from: Epoca

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Claves secretas de la guerra. (repercusiones internacionales de la guerra civil en Argelia)(TT: Secret keys to the war) (TA: international repercusions of Algerian civil war): An article from: Epoca
Francisco I. De Cáceres
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00097PRMA
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on October 13, 1997. The length of the article is 1770 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Claves secretas de la guerra. (repercusiones internacionales de la guerra civil en Argelia)(TT: Secret keys to the war) (TA: international repercusions of Algerian civil war)
Author: Francisco I. De CÃ¡ceres
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 13, 1997
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: n659 Page: p80(4)

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The Algerian Civil War
Luis Martinez; John Entelis
Manufacturer: Columbia University Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OPN12K

The Algerian revolution and the international community,

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The Algerian revolution and the international community,
Arnold Fraleigh
Manufacturer: American Society of International Law
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007EBG7A

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Originally published in the Italian, Constraints and Possibilities has caused a considerable stir in Europe and has already been translated into several languages. In what noted cyberneticist Heinz von Foerster called a stroke of genius, Ceruti applies a new perspective to our understanding of evolution, and startlingly outlines how the evolution of our knowledge and our knowledge of evolution have in fact been mirror images of each other. Expanding on the intellectual tradition of Gregory Bateson, Ervin Laszlo, Stephen Jay Gould, and Niles Eldredge, Ceruti's work is a testament to the paradigm shift occurring in science today. Indispensable reading for anyone interested in the evolution of our conception of knowledge.

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