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At Home with Beatrix Potter: The Creator of Peter Rabbit Paperback – May 1, 2009

by Susan Denyer (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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The world famous artwork of Beatrix Potter needs little introduction — it is as beloved as the familiar children’s stories it illustrates. But few know of her work in the gardens and interiors of Hill Top, the farmhouse Potter purchased in 1905. The estate and surrounding scenery inspired many of Potter’s stories and illustrations, and this gorgeously illustrated book shows Potter’s homes and her magnificent gardens beside those drawings, revealing the real-life sources for Peter Rabbit and many other Potter classics. The book also includes letters and diary excerpts, further exploring the relationship between Potter’s home in the Lake District and her iconic artwork. For those fans of Potter who want to delve further into her aesthetic underpinnings, this intimate look into Potter’s private world is a must-have.
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  1. Print length
    144 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Frances Lincoln
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0711230188
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0711230187
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Will delight the many admirers of the artist and writer of children's books.―-

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Susan Denyer is World Heritage Adviser for the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Paris, and Secretary of ICOMOS-UK. During the years she worked for the National Trust she was closely involved with the restoration of the Hill Top interior, and helped to set up the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead. She has lectured at the Universities of Bath and York, and has written widely on cultural landscapes, including the Lake District.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frances Lincoln; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711230188
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0711230187
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 136 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Mano
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and the pictures were awesome!! This woman was amazing and after making ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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Very interesting and the pictures were awesome!! This woman was amazing and after making a large sum of money, she still chose to live humbly her self, but donated much money for the beloved land she loved so much. Ancient farms were kept away from progressive modern builders so that the land and all the old manor homes as well as stone farmhouses were left pristine! I love Beatrice Potter and everything she did, and stood for! This has become a cherished book in my collection along with Tasha Tudor. another favorite woman of mine!!!
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Deborah R
5.0 out of 5 stars As beautiful as it looks
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2008
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This book was a real pleasure to read very slowly. It is a room by room description of Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farm house and includes the gardens. Beatrix started journaling about what she loved in a home from the time she was nine years old and this house is the cummulation of a life long interest in interior and exterior design theory. She fit in with the whole Arts and Crafts movement of the time. The house was deliberatly her largest artistic creation, she didn't actually live there very much. Again, it is a beautiful book and has many fasinating details about Beatrix Potter, her family and her times.
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S. Newland
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018
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Even if you aren't a fan of Potter, this book is beautiful. Fantastic photos of the lake district and the historic farmhouses in the area. Potter was a fascinating person, but this book is more about the landscape than a biography.
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V Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
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I am happy I bought this book. The pictures are large enough to see details of her rooms and furniture-almost as if you are really there. I was kind of amused when I could see up close the scuff marks on her bedposts-just like mine! I have always seen outside pictures of her home but was really amazed at the inside! It has so much more in there than I ever thought and it is more formal than the outside makes you think the inside will be like. There are just the right amount of words without being overwhelming like an author trying to fill pages. I cannot find one negative of this book and will treasure it and look at it many times in the future.
Thank you to the author! And Beatrix too.
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Carol Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Potter Comes Alive
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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Fascinated by her story so this book was a delight. Full of details with lovely and authentic pictures to accompany the story.
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kellanaileen
5.0 out of 5 stars book review/beatrix potter
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2013
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this is a wonderful book, an added element on not just the art but her life and the places she lived. a must for all beatrix potter fans. you won't be disappointed. the photos are beautiful and if you love england like i do you will be pleased with the history included. i really enjoyed this book and i know you will too!!!
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Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
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Love reading the history & the pictures! I have English roots so am fascinated with her & her writings, art work & history!
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The Granny
5.0 out of 5 stars I always enjoyed the small books authored by Beatrix Potter
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2017
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I always enjoyed the small books authored by Beatrix Potter. I read these books to both my children and grandchildren and they enjoyed the moments together. This book I've enjoyed giving me some insight to her interresting life and the restrictions single woman were expected to endure during the 1800s. She made the most of her life especially after leaving her parent's home.
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Cubbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Für Potter Fans ein Muss
Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2017
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ein wirklich sehr schön aufgemachtes Buch über das Leben und die Farm von Beatrix Potter. Man kann darin immer wieder blättern und entdeckt dabei jedesmal Neues. Besonders gefällt uns, die detailierten Zeichnungen des Hauses, die sich dann fast 1:1 auch in Zeichnungen der Peter Hase Geschichten wiederfinden lassen. Wirklich sehr schön fotografiert und auch beschrieben, selbst ohne sehr gute englisch Kenntnisse ein Vergnügen.
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Elena P
4.0 out of 5 stars At home with Beatrix Potter
Reviewed in Italy on April 7, 2016
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Un libro molto piacevole e interessante, che ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative: ero infatti alla ricerca di un testo che mi aiutasse a ricreare l'atmosfera (relativamente autentica) da cottage inglese. Unico neo, avrebbe potuto essere più ricco di fotografie, soprattutto per quanto riguarda gli interni.
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Lucy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars At Home With Beatrix Potter The Creator of Peter Rabbit
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2014
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This is a wonderful book published in association with the National Trust. It contains very many fine photographs of the Lake District as well as Hilltop Farm--exterior and interior of the house. Included are also many of Beatrix's paintings and drawings from her books showing exact matches to her furnishings and home. My only regret is that the book was originally published under the title "Beatrix Potter at Home in the Lake District" which I already had. Oh well, you can't have too much of a good thing.
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ms. Kit Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely quality book, wonderful pictures.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2014
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LOVE this book! As a fan of Beatrix Potter, especially her lesser known works like 'The Fairy Caravan' & 'The Faithful Dove' this book was perfect for me. In fact I bought 2 copies as I have an American friend who adores Potter. This book lets you see the beautiful house she is most famous for. I only recently visited the house and found it quite sad that I couldn't take photographs. BUT this book has everything in it that I wished to see and ponder over! An excellent book for anyone who loves Potter and Hill Top - highest recommendation.
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Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this seller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2020
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Extremely happy with the book. I have been collecting Beatrix Potter books and memorabilia for a few years now and this is probably the best yet. It was very reasonable in price as it was originally £16.99 so I was really happy.
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