American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Jersey Guidebook available

One of the advantages of being the Editor-in-Chief is that I can help out a friend.

Architect Philip Kennedy-Grant has just published an architectural guidebook to 150 of the best buildings and places in New Jersey.  Here’s what the Rutgers University Press says about it:

The AIA New Jersey Guidebook reveals the state’s rich architectural legacy and the eclectic mix of periods and styles that make it unique. Only in New Jersey can you find the cradle of America’s industrial revolution, stately Victorian inns, and distinctive “Doo Wop style” motels.

Selected by a distinguished group of local architects, the 150 structures depicted in the AIA New Jersey Guidebook include both justly renowned buildings and hidden architectural gems. The book’s authors—expert architects and building historians—give equal attention to the works of such modern masters as Louis Kahn and Frank Lloyd Wright and to the ballparks and diners that give the Garden State its local flavor. Stunning color photographs capture the beauty of New Jersey’s architectural heritage. Thorough descriptions of each building explain its historical significance and architectural features in clear, direct language.

Compact and organized by region, the AIA New Jersey Guidebook is a wonderful traveling companion for road trips across the state or sightseeing day trips. Start your tour of the Garden State today!

I have a copy and am going to make it a point to see them all.  Since it is done by region this makes the logistics of such a tour much easier.

The book is $29.95 and can be purchased directly from the Press here, or through your local bookstore.  It it also available from the Press as an ebook, as a commenter, below, points out.