Brown cover with a photo of a driftwood shack on a beach.

Driftwood Shacks: Anonymous Architecture on the California Coast

by Lloyd Kahn Author

California's beaches are incredible for countless reasons, but one unique feature stands out - the whimsical beach shacks constructed by anonymous builders. This collection showcases 60 such structures, shaped by the materials lying around on the beach. They are captured in an ephemeral sense of the word - they are built without nails or long-term materials and cannot last long, often gone in under two days due to wind, waves, and high tides. With additional photography of other short-lasting designs such as beach sculptures, seaweed patterns, seashell art, and much more, this book documents a 3-day backpacking trip along the remote Lost Coast with images that can never be seen again. A book for beachcombers and photographers alike, these photos truly encapsulate a deep love for the ocean and all of its surroundings.

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