The star of the coffee table book is Vanden Brink's glorious photography. The commentary by architect Snider complements the pictures of twenty coastal homes from New Brunswick to the Caribbean, with a detour to Carmel California. Owners give some background on the houses and how and why they were designed. The many interior and exterior shots show the ambience of the houses, especially those showing them in their seaside setting. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)