The “ Country Life ” Library 
HOUSES AND GARDENS 
BY E. L. LUTYENS 
Described and criticised by 
LAWRENCE WEAVER 
Large crown folio (16 by n), bound in quarter buckram, gilt, 
25/- net; in half morocco, 35/- net; by post, 10 d. extra 
NEARLY 400 PAGES AND 600 SUPERB ILLUSTRATIONS 
This book is lavishly illustrated with photographs of about 
eighty of Mr. Lutyens’ most typical houses and gardens, 
many of which have never previously been published. 
Interspersed in the text is a large number of plans, and there 
is an appendix of 22 pages giving a valuable series of scale 
drawings of typical buildings. The subjects are accom- 
panied by descriptions and critical appreciations which 
incidentally throw considerable light on the general 
development of the domestic building of to-day. In all 
respects the book is the most important and interesting 
monograph on the work of an architect yet published. 
The Scotsman says : “ Among the English architects whose work 
has saved modem domestic architecture from the reproach of merely 
handing down the traditions of a lost art, none has done more or better 
work than Mr. E. L. Lutyens. . . . Mr. Lawrence Weaver has 
written a learned and judicious appreciation of the work of this busy 
and indefatigable master-builder, which covers an extraordinarily large 
and varied field. . . . Architects and students of architecture will 
pronounce it valuable in itself and of good promise for the series in which 
it appears.” 
The Morning Post says : “ The publication of Mr. Weaver’s work 
on the buildings and career of Mr. Lutyens is ... an event in the 
world of architecture.” 
The Manchester Guardian says : “ It is only when we see a publica- 
tion such as this that we realise what quality characterises some of the 
building of to-day. Abundantly and splendidly illustrated, this book 
shows the work of a great master, whose influence is even greater than 
his most enthusiastic admirers can appreciate.” 
The Irish Times says : “ The book is perfect of its kind. Nothing 
but praise is due to the arrangement ; indexing, appendices, and general 
appearance of this most attractive volume.” 
The Aberdeen Free Press says : “ It is a welcome and valuable 
addition to the modem literature of architecture.” 
