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California Country: Interior Design, Architecture, and Style [Hardcover]

Diane Dorrans Saeks (Author), John Vaughan (Illustrator, Photographer)
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August 1, 1992
With over 30,000 copies in print in hardcover, this lavishly illustrated volume is now available in a beautiful paperback edition. Over 200 full-color photographs showcase the work of such acclaimed architects and interior designers as Joseph Esherick, Frank Gehry, Michael Taylor, and Ellinor McGuire, all accompanied by historical commentary and detailed descriptions of 31 of California's most exquisite residences. Entertaining, informative, and inspirational California Country is a superb resource for designers and homeowners, or anyone who appreciates gracious living in country setting.

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If books were food, California Country would be a sumptuous feast. The Washington Times

About the Author

Diane Dorrans Saeks is the California editor for Metropolitan Home , the interior design editor for PaperCity , the San Francisco correspondent for W and Women's Wear Daily , and a frequent contributor to national and international design publications. She

John Vaughan has traveled the globe photographing houses for Architectural Digest, HG, Better Homes and Gardens, and The New York Times, among others. Together, they authored San Francisco: A Certain Style (Chronicle Books, 1989).

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; 2nd edition (August 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811800164
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811800167
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Diane Dorrans Saeks is the bestselling author of over fifteen books, including Hollywood Style and Michael S. Smith: Elements of Style. She was a founding editor of Metropolitan Home and Garden Design magazines. Saeks is currently interior design editor for PaperCity and a correspondent for W and WWD. She has a long-standing working relationship with Orlando Diaz-Azcuy throughout his career and has become a dear friend.

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Classic look at California Country, May 11, 2000
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This is an updated paperback version of one of the first decorating books I ever purchased. Cool California rooms with styles that range from contemporary to more classic looks. Even though this book is several years old I still go back to it and use it as a resource. Overall I would call the main look shown... Casual Elegance.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless Reading and Information, March 19, 2006
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I was highly disappointed in the content of this book. I was expecting so much more. About the only interesting portion of the book was the section on the Mondavi home. Other than that, it stinks. This is not even worthy of coffee table book status. My suggestion: Save your money and don't purchase it; instead treat yourself to a coffee at the bookstore.
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