Hugh Howard
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A writer and historian, Hugh Howard has written over a dozen books about architecture. Aside from writing books, Mr. Howard has contributed to numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, House Beautiful, Preservation and many others. He was also a researcher, writer, and scout for a series of television specials about historic homes hosted by Bob Vila and produced by A&E. Earlier, he was Vice President of the New York Times Book Company. He is an Attingham scholar and currently serves as a member on the board of directors of the Mark Twain House and Museum. Today, Mr. Howard lives in Hanover, NH, and spends much of his free time renovating a home in Upstate New York.
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