The Cape Cod Cottage

Almost nothing annoys me more than when certain house styles are categorized as "Cape Cods".  While scrolling through Zillow or watching marathons of House Hunters you will see ranches, and even split levels described as "charming Cape Cods".  They often lack the symmetrical center door and chimney (unless it is a Half-Cape, which are on the rare side), and signature steep roof.

In this photo essay―printed in beautiful black and white and accompanied by an insightful text―William Morgan traces the entire history of the Cape Cod cottage, from its Colonial origins, to the suburban starter homes of midcentury America, to the creative interpretations of contemporary architects. The images―most of them Morgan’s own―explore both the pleasingly understated exteriors and the cozy interiors of representative Cape Cod cottages.  A perfect gift for any true Cape House owner or admirer.

• Hardcover
• 96 pages