“The first book in English devoted to the great French author Henry Corbin, Tom Cheetham’s The World Turned Inside Out is an excellent introduction to and survey of Corbin’s work and thought. Corbin is unique among 20th century scholars of Islam in his ability to imaginatively enter the world of the Sufi gnostics and to apply their insights to the modern World. Cheetham’s book provides us with a bracing and stimulating overview of this seminal author’s work and its implications: th (more…)
ReviewFrom drawer pulls to hinges, architectural hardware is the final accessory for your home. Designer and writer Berry shines a light on this underappreciated topic. The manufacture, history, design, and installation of these parts are covered rather quickly. The photos, while beautiful, sometimes fail to illustrate effectively the hardware. Those restoring historic homes will not find enough information to aid in matching hardware to correct periods. However, this book, more an in (more…)
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