Classic Atlanta: Landmarks of the Atlanta Spirit

Produced in a large format and illustrated in full colour, this architectural history offers an overview of Atlanta's classic homes - homes that, regardless of age and style, incorporate cosmopolitan yet distinctly southern elements. The book acquaints readers with the city's historic neighbourhoods and then takes them inside more than 35 of Atlanta's landmark homes, including some by the nationally-known architects Neel Reid, Philip Shutze and Lewis Crook. A profile on each home discusses its style, history and contribution to the city's architectural heritage. The accompanying photographs range from panoramas of facades to more detailed shots that accentuate instances of exceptional structural design and craftsmanship and also showcase the houses' stunning fixtures and furnishings. The book also includes an illustrated timeline that spans the city's history to chronicle the remarkable construction and "deconstruction" of the Atlanta skyline, to trace the city's rise as a corporate centre and to recognise the designs of a legion of talented architects.