Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946â??1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Fla, to the unassuming brick or stucco L-shaped ranches and split-levels so common throughout the United States. AuthorsMichelle Gringeri-Brown and photographer Jim Brown, founders and publishers of the popular quarterly Atomic Ranch magazine, extol the virtues of the tract, split-level, rambler home and its many unique qualities: private front facades, open floor plans, secluded bedroom wings, walls of glass and an easy-living lifestyle. From updated homes with high-end Italian kitchens, terrazzo floors and modern furniture to affordable homeowner renovations with eclectic thrift-store furnishings, Atomic Ranch presents 25 homes showcasing inspiring examples of stylish living through beautiful color photographs, including before and after shots, design-tip sidebars and a thorough resource ind