{"title":"J. Myrick Howard","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ. Myrick Howard explores the rich intersections of history and cultural heritage, offering profound insights into how societies preserve their identity through time. His work often reflects a deep engagement with heritage conservation and the arts, inviting readers to consider the layers of meaning embedded in cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and analytical approach, Howard's books encourage reflection on the value of heritage in contemporary life. Readers interested in arts, culture, and the dynamics of historical preservation will find his contributions both enlightening and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buying-time-for-heritage-by-j-myrick-howard-9781469677002","title":"Buying Time for Heritage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it take to save endangered historic properties? This practical guide builds on decades of historic preservation experience to provide readers with legal, financial, political, and technical tools and strategies to be more effective preservationists. Myrick Howard makes clear that large sums of money are not necessarily needed to save endangered historic properties, but knowledge and passion are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows how preservation-minded neighbours and organisations can succeed with only modest resources and, rather than clash with developers, can become developers themselves for community benefit. Howard draws on case studies from forty-five years of successful work leading Preservation North Carolina, with lessons that are applicable coast to coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated, fully revised and redesigned second edition includes detailed projects to renovate vacant houses in working-class neighbourhoods; reflections on addressing racial equity through preservation; an expanded section on using preservation easements; and summaries of revolving fund programmes around the country. \u003cem\u003eBuying Time for Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable resource for those looking to save the special places of our collective past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eurospan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933920444652,"sku":"9781469677002","price":105.37,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781469677002-buying-time-for-heritage.jpg?v=1783883354"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/j-myrick-howard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}