California Romantica
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.58 (674 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847829758 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 322 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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J. She is widely known for her work in theater and film, and has won numerous awards and accolades, including an Oscar for her role in Annie Hall and praise for her work as director of Unstrung Heroes. Weekly, and others. A. D. . Waldie is the author of Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir, which received the California Book Award for nonfiction in 1996, Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles, and co-autho
J. She is widely known for her work in theater and film, and has won numerous awards and accolades, including an Oscar for her role in Annie Hall and praise for her work as director of Unstrung Heroes. A. D. About the AuthorDiane Keaton has been recognized for her work in California architectural preservation. He is a regular contributor to Los Angeles Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, L. Waldie is the author of Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir, which received the California Book Award for nonfiction in 1996, Where We Are Now: Notes from Los Angeles, and co-author of Real City: Downtown Los Angles Inside/Out. Weekly, and others.
"Inspiring for architects and designers" according to Marcella S. This is a beautiful reference book, and as designers, we rely on it for project inspiration. Dianne Keaton had a hand in this publication, and it is a treasure. We bought this as a second copy to loan to our clients, very happy to have found this on Amazon!. Disappointing This is a beautiful book but it has some major problems I think. There are too many closeups and detail shots and not enough big picture photos. The photos are very dark and the lighting while very interesting does not allow one to gleen much information for the reader. Not enough pictues of interiors that are furnished. The bla. Our family lived in one of these houses As one of the three children of George and Louise Welsh who purchased one of these homes (Casa Romantica) in 1960 I am thrilled with this book. Our family considers it a work of art as well as a fitting memorial to the history of this very special architecture. My parents owned the Casa Romantica for 30 years, the longest of any
Waldie lucidly explicates the architecture and provides an intimate tour of a historic and distinctly Californian lifestyle.. She brings her cinematic eye, a keen sense of natural drama, and a profound appreciation for the nuances of shadow and light to the elucidation of these buildings, through the selection of specially commissioned photography. Authoritative text by D. From whitewashed stucco walls and cloistered patios to tile roofs and sumptuous gardens, each house shown is a rare masterpiece, splendidly appointed with authentic Monterey furniture, California tile, and Navajo rugs. Among the magnificent seaside estates, canyon villas, and courtyard bungalows shown is Diane