The Outhouse Revisited - Hardcover

Harron, Don

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1552090620 ISBN 13: 9781552090626

Publisher: Firefly Books, 1996

Synopsis

Everyone recognizes the location and shape of the outhouse. The traditional look, weatherbeaten planks, sloping roof, crescent moon cut out of the flapping door, brings up a nostalgic smile to anyone who grew up in the country.

Age and gravity have taken their toll on the outhouses of North America. Here and there outhouses have been treasured, preserved and used. In the age of the plastic flamingo, tanning salons and "lite" beer there is something very sturdy, basic and reassuring about the home-made structure. It endures.

The Outhouse Revisited presents a fine collection of these useful little buildings. The best days of some are long past; others are obviously the objects of loving attention and preservation. All have this in common: when you really want to find one, there is no sight more welcome.

About this title

About the Author:

Sherman Hines is one of Canada's most published photographers. The humorous side of Hines has produced the "Outhouse line" of books, calendars, posters and postcards, including his most recent book Outhouses of the West.

Don Harron is a stand-up comedian who enjoys sitting down as often as possible. He is the author of numerous books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1552090620
• ISBN 13: 9781552090626
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96