Cover of the book "Stone House" by Shelter Institute, depicting a stone house under construction with the slip-form method, surrounded by building materials.

Stone House

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Tomm Stanley
Stonefield Publishing, 2003.
Distributed in North America by Chelsea Green.
Soft Cover, 8.75"x11.75", 200 pages, B&W photos and line drawings.

Stanley's experiences in Southeast Asia and New Zealand give him a fresh perspective on construction. The slip-form method of stone work is much discussed, but what exactly is it? Stanley reveals the secrets of this little-known craft: stone house for the rest of us. This book shows you how to really make beautiful stonework walls using the slip-form method.

The back of the book lists a web site where you can view color photos from the book: http://www.heartbeatnursery.co.nz/stonehouse

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