Product Description

Rustic Fireplaces
Written and photographed by Ralph Kylloe
Fireplaces have become elaborate works of art in rustic home design. From stone and rocks to elaborately carved wood and antlers to a variety of metals and wrought iron, Kylloe has collected designs for more than 100 fireplaces and hearths that will inspire homebuilders, homeowners, craftspeople and anyone looking for ideas on how to incorporate the warmth and artisanship of a good fireplace into their home.
Kylloe's work has been featured in USA Today, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and has been seen on the Today Show. Kylloe's titles have sold more than 120,000 copies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31970 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

From the Inside Flap
No mountain cabin or rustic retreat is complete without the warmth of fire burning within a well-used fireplace, spreading its soothing heat throughout each room. Many of today's mountain homes have made the fireplace their focal point, and thus the fireplaces have become elaborate works of art in their own respect. Travel down back roads and visit some of the most exquisitely designed fireplaces and breathtaking detail work that fireplace artisans are creating today in esteemed author and gallery owner Ralph Kylloe's latest book, Rustic Fireplaces. From stone and rocks to elaborately carved wood and antlers to a variety of metals and wrought iron, Kylloe has collected designs for more than 100 fireplaces and hearths that will inspire and amaze. Rustic Fireplaces is perfect for homebuilders, homeowners and craftspeople who work creatively with natural building materials, and for anyone looking for ideas on how to incorporate the warmth and artisanship of a good fireplace into their home.
Ralph kylloe received his Ed.D. from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the Ralph Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. He is the author of twelve previous books, including Cabins and Camps, Rustic Artistry for the Home, Rustic Traditions, Cabin Collectibles, and The Rustic Cabin.

About the Author
Ralph Kylloe received his EdD from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the aplh Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. His previous books include Fishing Camps, Rustic Architecture and Design, and Cabins & Camps.


Ralph Kylloe received his EdD from Boston University and has taught at the university level for many years. He is a leading authority on rustic furniture and owner of the aplh Kylloe Gallery at Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. His previous books include Fishing Camps, Rustic Architecture and Design, and Cabins & Camps.

Customer Reviews

Rustic Fireplace Lovers Book
Beautiful book written by one of my favorite authorities on rustic!!! I enjoyed this book but had a few reservations . I own all of Ralph Kylloes books and love them but my complaint with this book was,( and he did address this in the book) alot of the pictures of fireplaces were in his previous books so I was already familiar with a majority of them, but he did manage to sneak a few new ones in also that were enjoyable to view. My other complaint would of been the fact the pictures were very small but Im also aware he probably had to do this alot as there were so many pictures and this in return made for a fully loaded book but I found myself using my magnifying glass to zoom in the details of each picture more clearly. Anyone out there building a rustic home or wanting to get ideas on remodeling their current fireplace or simply to treat themselves to some rustic eye candy- this book is for you. Although I myself already own a gorgous floor to ceiling river rock fireplace I still delight in seeing what other rustic lovers have!!! I like to see whats on the mantels, and what kind of andirons they use and fireplace screens as well, not to mention what the rest of the room looks like- these pictures have it all but in smaller scale.

Dream on...
You can get sooo lost in these beautiful photographs. After purchasing two, I'm sure to continue collecting Ralph Kylloe's books - what a pro!