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The Modern A-Frame

Rated 4.97 out of 5 based on 33 customer ratings
(34 customer reviews)

Midcentury spaces made new: A-Frame homes from rustic to ultra-modern, mountain retreats to seaside getaways.

The A-Frame home surged in popularity in the 1950s, and has captured the public’s imagination with its playfully modern, steep-sloping roofline ever since. The Modern A-Frame celebrates seventeen diverse accounts of these minimalists cabins reinvented for the twenty-first century. Nostalgic escapes, heritage homes, full-time simplicity, and artists at work categorize the A-frames whose engaging stories are shared. Whether fabricated from a 1960s kit or as a new build via retro inspiration, the variety of styles and homeowners in this photo-driven collection beautifully captures the romance of a classic structure, which beckons to travelers and homebuyers today, just as it did sixty years ago.

Perfect for the architectural enthusiast, midcentury-minded designer, or armchair traveller.

Original price was: $23.24.Current price is: $11.26.

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About the Author:

Ben Rahn has been photographing architecture and interiors for more than twenty years. He founded A-Frame Studio in 2003 out of a desire to combine his love of design with his keen photographic eye. His work has been recognized internationally and has appeared in publications such as Dwell, Wallpaper, Conde Naste Traveller, and more. He resides in Toronto, Canada and splits his time between his Toronto and Brooklyn studios.

Product Details:

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gibbs Smith (2018)
  • Author : Ben Rahn
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 349 pages
  • Categories: Ebook Edition

34 reviews for The Modern A-Frame

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Andy H.

    Nice book with great pictures and stories. As an owner of an a A-Frame I’ve been looking for a book like this for years. Must have for any A-Frame lovers.

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Hannah Robarge

    I’ve had so many guests comment on this coffee table book. It’s fun to look through and the stories that go along with each a frame make it even more interesting.

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Shawna

    A little disappointed. The book looks like it’s been used and has some scratches on the cover. Hoping the seller sees this and makes it right.The book itself is great! Just wish it was in pristine condition

  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    A cute addition to any bookshelf or coffee table. A little more narrow than a regular coffee table book but looks great overall. Lots of good info too.

  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    SC

    Beautiful book

  6. Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    A book full of wonderful inspiration! Beautiful photographs and history. Worth the price of the book, satisfied customer. 👍👍Two thumbs up.

  7. Rated 5 out of 5

    Nixon

    Great book.Lots of interesting designs and just overall great craftsmanship.

  8. Rated 5 out of 5

    Andreas Schrems

    Excellent choice of A-frames, excellent pictures, excellent descriptions – I was only missing the floor plans.

  9. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jared Coblentz

    A gem of a book. We are building an A frame, this is a great resource. Just wonderful. Thank you!

  10. Rated 5 out of 5

    grant hubbell

    Very nice presentation

  11. Rated 5 out of 5

    amy

    Great gift idea

  12. Rated 5 out of 5

    Lee H.

    Beautiful book with great pictures and nice little stories on the house builds with each photo set. Whether you’re just in love with A-Frames, or looking for some inspiration for a new build, this book is great.

  13. Rated 5 out of 5

    Sarah J Reid

    It’s a rare architecture book that just as deftly explores the human lives of inhabitants as it does the visuals of actual structures, but this book does it brilliantly.

  14. Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    I like it. Cool book!

  15. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jenna

    Amazing book, stunning texture, heavy pages. The photography is beautiful, it’s just a great gift for a home lover or a special purchase for a coffee table book

  16. Rated 5 out of 5

    alb1957

    Awesome book with great ideas

  17. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jamie Sussdorf

    Rahm has mastered the feelings of A Frame architecture. As if the style embodies an emotional idea that changes the humans who get to inhabit them.

  18. Rated 5 out of 5

    Western

    Great coffee table book. Has interesting building photos and capturing text

  19. Rated 5 out of 5

    KENNETH MURPHY

    Great for getting decorative ideas.

  20. Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    Beautiful images and stories. A wonderfully presented book. Lots of images and inspiration for anyone interested in the history of these homes but also contains loads of ideas if you are looking to build your own cabin!

  21. Rated 5 out of 5

    john cichecki

    A very nice book

  22. Rated 5 out of 5

    Richard Lynch

    Liked the many beautiful photographs. Great inspiration for my A-frame cabin. Would have liked more info on each home. But still a great book.

  23. Rated 5 out of 5

    Tammy Huff

    Great photos and the stories that go with them. Great for decorating/design inspiration.

  24. Rated 5 out of 5

    henry22

    My house is an A Frame and it’s very compact. I learned how to use the space I have more wisely through the many photos in this book.

  25. Rated 5 out of 5

    Citavls

    Décevant, manque de plans et de technique. N’aborde que partiellement le sujet. Si je pouvais me faire rembourser….

  26. Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    Great inspo for our future a frame renovation! Beautiful photos.

  27. Rated 5 out of 5

    Kindle Customer

    insightful, idea creating book!

  28. Rated 5 out of 5

    Mallory

    Love this book, great for the coffee table. Beautiful pictures inside

  29. Rated 5 out of 5

    Rick

    This book was the talk of the party when we celebrated Dad’s birthday. It was a great gift that inspired our family of construction workers.

  30. Rated 5 out of 5

    Thrilling! A most wonderful way to spend time a brilliant series!

    Great gift for my A Frame loving son.

  31. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jen

    We just purchased our own A Frame home in February so this was a must to purchase. Beautifully laid out with photos of various homes in different regions, each with their own spin on style and decor. We love this book and keep it out for guests to browse as well.

  32. Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon Customer

    Came quickly and was what I expected

  33. Rated 4 out of 5

    ken lockwood

    the design is coming back and this book shows the possibilities

  34. Rated 5 out of 5

    Woodness Goodness

    Fantastic A-Frame cabins. Really makes me want to make my own. Great book!

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The Modern A-Frame
Original price was: $23.24.Current price is: $11.26.