Nantucket - Island Living

Why we love this book

Nantucket: Island Living offers an immersive look at one of America’s most distinctive coastal communities, where natural beauty and architectural heritage come together in a uniquely refined way of life.

Product Description 

Thirty miles off Cape Cod, Nantucket is both geographically isolated and as an internationally regarded vacation resort, culturally sophisticated. Nantucketers are rightly proud of a manner of living that couples the casual comforts of small-town life with an urbane sense of glamour, taste, and style. In this handsomely illustrated book, longtime Nantucket residents Leslie Linsley and Terry Pommett give you an insider's look at the on-island lifestyle: the restored historic homes of Nantucket town and 'Sconset village, the appealingly humble beachfront cottages that dot the island's shoreline, and the beautifully tended gardens, formal and informal, that grace Nantucket's private houses and public buildings. More than 200 color photos document the other attractions - panoramic views, home-grown handicrafts, seasonal celebrations - that make Nantucket such a rewarding place to spend a day, a summer, or a lifetime.

About The Author

Leslie Linsley has written more than 50 books on style, architecture, and American crafts, most recently Key West: A Tropical Lifestyle with Terry Pommett. She is a columnist with the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror and a regular contributor to the magazine Nantucket Today. Linsley also owns a home accessories store on Nantucket.