Norman F. Carver, Jr. is an architect whose interest in vernacular architecture was stimulated by Fulbright grants to Japan and India. For the past three decades, he has been documenting this form of architecture that reflects local culture and traditions. His work explores the connection between people and their living environments. His perspective as an architect brings a unique viewpoint to his observations.
These remarkable photographs document what may be the most influential townss in history - towns that have beguiled travelers, architects, and painters for centuries - towns so human they are the standard against which other cities in the modern world are now measured.