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quite conclusive
I collect books on stone building in french and english.

Quite good and comprehensive I like the bibliography and info in surrounding fields such as architecture, water supply etc, site organization, etc ...

Too bad though the authors focused only on their method of construction, "banched concrete" and do not provide precepts on traditional stone masonry.

regardless definitely worth buying!!!

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I am author, Sharon Watson. Book is not out of print yet. You will notice I am selling autographed collectible copies for only $10 while supplies last. I am still living quite happily in my stone house, cozy and warm in Idaho's winters, cool in Idaho's summers. Lewis died in 1991. Live your dreams while you still can. How to Build a Low-Cost House of Stone

Pretty good book overall
The book is quite small (55 pages), of "self published" quality and paperback construction- more like an oversized pamphlet than a "book"- so don't expect too much in the way of in-depth detail when spending that"out of print book" premium this book commands.

With that said, good things can come in small packages. This book is a fairly good starting point and a general primer for slipform stone building. It proposes a number of good ideas and outlines a general a-z method for an owner built stone home. It also espouses some good philosophies for the builder to have, particularly in the way of saving money.

I wish someone would reprint this book, as it would be an absolute must-have for $5 or $6, but with copies bringing upwards of $30, I'd say its more of a discretionary purchase than a prerequisite to stone building. Still, it does come recommended.

Great Idea.
This book is full of great ideas on how to build a low cost house out of stone. Make sure you also buy "Building With Stone" by Charles Mc Raven, and "The Art of The Stonemason" by Ian Cramb, and any other stone masonry books you can find before you start a project like this. ... Read more

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