How to Read Houses is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the buildings we live in and who desires a detailed field guide to the houses around us. The book first equips the reader with the visual vocabulary to recognize house types, materials, and parts, then it demonstrates these features in a range of architectural styles. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings and full-color photographs. Condition: very good condition with small stain (see pictures) normal wear and tear from age and usage but no folded pages, no markings / notes / highlights. Details ISBN: 9780789327260 13.8 oz ‎5.36 x 0.72 x 6.5 inches 256 pages Rizzoli; Illustrated edition (March 25, 2014)