Cob: New cob book

[Darel Henman]

Well the phrase in the title, "Philosophical Guide" really rises a red
flag.  Some people feel if they need philosphy they will get it were
they want.  But to put this in a how to book, is one good way to ruin
it.

Now, I haven't read the book, but, I heard they the authors go on
claiming to "buy nothing" and so on and so on.  Now some people, live
differently than the authors and will have to do acquire things their
own way.  They don't need readig about someone elses philosphy.  Most
just want information about how to do.

As I said I haven't read the book, but the philosphical bananas raises a
flag.  Has anybody objective out there read it and can comment on the
philosophical mumbo jumbo and how much is in there and how distracting
it is?

Also how many pages do the seven appendixes take out of this 346 page
book?  On top of that with the 8 color pages the 230 drawings and a full
glossary, how many pages of actual "cob know how and how to" are
included in it?

I'd hate to buy the book only to find it had no content only pictures,
glossary, and appendixes with codes and permit information for a state I
don't live in.

Is there anywhere where people can review it?

Darel


> Cob Cottage Company's new book: "The Hand Sculpted House, A  Practical and
> Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage" is now available,
> It is 346 pages long and includes: 8-page color section, almost 100
> black and white photos, plus 230 drawings by Deanne Bednar. bibliography,
> full glossary of Natural Building, seven appendices including Codes
> and Permits, Earthquakes, Research Needed and Training Opportunities,
> 10 chapters of step-by-step how to do it, 9 chapters of background,
> including design, siting, budgeting and site preparation.