THE FOLLIES OF AMERICA
This website is being developed simultaneously with the making of a book on The Follies of America. Both the West and East Coast have been covered so far.
The United States is rich in folly material; there has always been a yearning for a place of pleasure and for a refuge from the humdrum of daily life. The building of Follies is not restricted to the preserve of the rich aristocrats. People from every walk of life have escaped into their own private world to produce wonderful fantastical statements - from Hearst Castle to Watts Tower.
This book is the follow-up to Follies in Europe which explored the follies of many European countries. If you know of a folly that you feel should be showcased, please could you use the contact-form - very appreciated.
The United States is rich in folly material; there has always been a yearning for a place of pleasure and for a refuge from the humdrum of daily life. The building of Follies is not restricted to the preserve of the rich aristocrats. People from every walk of life have escaped into their own private world to produce wonderful fantastical statements - from Hearst Castle to Watts Tower.
This book is the follow-up to Follies in Europe which explored the follies of many European countries. If you know of a folly that you feel should be showcased, please could you use the contact-form - very appreciated.