A wonderful world of ideas! (2008-10-11)
Some books you CAN judge by it's cover!
Get this book!
I got my copy yesterday, and want to add my opinion to all the other 5 stars votes, because the book deserves it. There's great inspiration here, and for myself,(not being the first reveiwer to mention the cover sold me)I was glad I went with it...
Yes,I loved the cover, there is something about the symbol of the house that makes it into an icon. If the cover grabs you, even if you do not do altered art imagery, but are creative, you will be pleased about what's inside the book too.

Brilliant & Inspiring!! (2008-08-30)
I just love this book, it's chock full of ideas that inspire me to not only 'make' my own house, but with tips that can be used on a whole range of projects. I would class it amongst the 'must haves' of Altered Art books.

I was a little shocked when I saw this book (2008-06-06)
I'm not an artist, but due to the circumstances of my life I have seen many, many art books. This one is soooo different from your typical "art" book. Is it inspiring from an artistic perspective? Yes. Does it share really cool technique ideas? Yes. But it goes way beyond that to be a really good, visually fascinating book to read and pore over even for someone like myself who will never use any of the techniques. If you love the idea of home, or want to create a beautiful home, or have ever lived in a house, this book is for you. It's a great gift book, because it is beautiful and can spark conversation about what home means. Highly recommended!!! And I can't wait to see what the authors have in store for us next...

Sit back and enjoy! (2008-05-27)
This book is a visual treasure chest, filled with golden ideas that will inspire any artist (or in my case, those who adore artists). The book is beautifully put together. The photos are crisp and interesting, and the houses moreso. Expect to feel an undeniable urge to go dig through your art supplies and do something new after sitting with this book for a few minutes.

It's a series of canvases, it's a book, its a three-dimensional house (2008-05-27)
To be completley straightforward, I know the artists/authors and have worked on other projects with them. I am writing from the perspective of an experienced artist. I purchased the book to aid me in various problem-solving aspects of creating a model for my contribution to the sequel, which will be published in 2009. I found In This House indispensible and referred to it often with mechanical questions. I truly grew to love the ingenuity of the structure. It is a series of flat canvases, it is a book, and it is a three-dimensional house/home. What's not to like?

Doing a project such as this is an interesting way to create a series of related, interconnected thoughts on the subject of home, a sense of place, and nesting instincts. Structurally speaking, In This House offers the reader a multitude of approaches on how to take a concept and push the bounderies, while at the same time making one canvas relate to the other in color, style, etc.