In 2008 it was re-released and re-titled as A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams.

The book begins by outlining how Pollan reached the decision to build a "writer's house" himself.

The next chapter follows the design process, including references to Christopher Alexander's A Pattern Language.

The final chapter covers the finishing work and moving in.

It is a general overview of the building process, the experiences involved, and the motivations of the author.