Cabin
How to Build a Retreat in the Wilderness and Learn to Live With Nature
Will Jones author Sarah Obtinalla illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published:24th Aug '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This book shares the author's journey of building a cabin in the wilderness, combining personal experience with practical advice and historical insights.
In Cabin, journalist Will Jones shares his transformative journey from urban life in London to building a remote cabin in the Canadian wilderness. This narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with practical advice, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in cabin construction. Jones's dream was to create a serene retreat for his family, and through his experiences, he offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of building in isolation.
The book not only chronicles Jones's cabin-building project but also delves into the rich history of cabin culture worldwide. From indigenous homes to contemporary retreats, Cabin explores how various cultures have embraced the simplicity and connection to nature that cabins provide. The author highlights different architectural styles and building techniques, showcasing the universal appeal of cabin life across generations.
With practical tips on site selection, foundation laying, and interior design, Cabin serves both as a personal memoir and a useful guide. As more people seek to escape urban environments for a life closer to nature, Jones's book is a timely resource, inspiring readers to consider their own cabin-building dreams. This blend of history, practical knowledge, and personal narrative makes Cabin an essential read for aspiring builders and nature enthusiasts alike.
'This beautifully illustrated book will leave you with great insight into the appeal of a cabin and a new-found respect for the people who live in them' - Guardian
'Cabin gives another, deeper insight into the often harsh realities of cabin living, one that’ll invigorate but hardly deter the dreamers … provides us with a fascinating insight into the history of cabins around the world' - Wallpaper*
'Informative and inspiring' - Mail on Sunday
'An inspiring story that shows that with careful research and a committed plan, woodland life can be more than a pipe dream' - Homes & Interiors Scotland
'[In Cabin] you can learn how to set a saddle and beam into a concrete block, assemble your necessary tools and fashion for yourself a replica Navajo hogan. Truly, the stuff that dreams are made of' - The Spectator
ISBN: 9780500024959
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 540g
256 pages