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Summary: expert opinion
Review: Once it is understood that this DIYer is mostly about candles, not about incandescence, the book's charm becomes apparent. Those seeking a tighter focus on low voltage outdoor lighting may be disappointed but the 14 page introduction clearly states the author's intent. The introduction provides a brief, helpful overview of "electrical lighting" and lighting concepts. Since there are currently 13 listings under "landscape lighting", 9 of which are actually about the topic, this review (and the 8 others) is meant to guide the seeker in the search. This book is another in the fine series of Lark publications on DIY crafts projects.... Forty projects are illustrated and detailed ranging from the sublime (Ikebana-like colored glowsticks in a clear glass vase) to the ridiculous (Alice-in-Wonderland teapot tikis). Beautifully photographed and with a crisp, airy layout the text is clear, concise and minimal (plus I found only one typo). A book on candelaria! At last a topic even more specialized than low voltage landscape lighting. Nice job Chris.
Rating:
Summary: expert opinion
Review: Once it is understood that this DIYer is mostly about candles, not about incandescence, the book's charm becomes apparent. Those seeking a tighter focus on low voltage outdoor lighting may be disappointed but the 14 page introduction clearly states the author's intent. The introduction provides a brief, helpful overview of "electrical lighting" and lighting concepts. Since there are currently 13 listings under "landscape lighting", 9 of which are actually about the topic, this review (and the 8 others) is meant to guide the seeker in the search. This book is another in the fine series of Lark publications on DIY crafts projects.... Forty projects are illustrated and detailed ranging from the sublime (Ikebana-like colored glowsticks in a clear glass vase) to the ridiculous (Alice-in-Wonderland teapot tikis). Beautifully photographed and with a crisp, airy layout the text is clear, concise and minimal (plus I found only one typo). A book on candelaria! At last a topic even more specialized than low voltage landscape lighting. Nice job Chris.
Rating: 
Summary: More like "Creative Marketing"
Review: This should have been called The Book of Candles. If you can imagine yourself shoving candles eveywhere the sun don't shine - then you don't need this book. If you find the idea of painting an old watering can and putting a candle in it to be a novel idea - look no further, this is the book for you!The cover is nice and implies a book rich in color and sophistication. Unfortunatly, it reflects the best this book has to offer. I hate to be this negative but I feel deceived.
Rating:
Summary: More like "Creative Marketing"
Review: This should have been called The Book of Candles. If you can imagine yourself shoving candles eveywhere the sun don't shine - then you don't need this book. If you find the idea of painting an old watering can and putting a candle in it to be a novel idea - look no further, this is the book for you! The cover is nice and implies a book rich in color and sophistication. Unfortunatly, it reflects the best this book has to offer. I hate to be this negative but I feel deceived.
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