Hollywood Homes: Postcard Views Of Early Stars' Estates (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

Mary Martin (Author), Tina Skinner (Editor), Tammy Ward (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: February 5, 2004

This wonderful book takes you on an architectural tour into the lives of over 100 early demi-Gods of the Silver Screen. Preserved on postcards, these images are as collectible today as they were when first bought by tourists who flocked to the burgeoning film capital of Hollywood. Then, as now, visitors paid to ride past these homes, hoping above all else to glimpse one of the giants of the screen so that a little bit of star dust might rub off on them. Many of the stars are actually pictured on the original postcard of the homes, and others are shown with their portrait postcards from the era. Short biographies of the celebrities illuminate this golden era of entertainment. These highly collectible images, produced between 1905 and the early 1970s, have been organized alphabetically, from Bud Abbott to Jane Withers, to help fans find their favorite celebrities. A current value guide will help collectors compile their own treasuries of these precious Hollywood souvenirs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (February 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764322028
• ISBN-13: 978-0764322020
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,496,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow -- Great Illustrations!, July 8, 2006

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Booklover "LA" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent reference guide to the architecture of Golden Age Hollywood. The paper is quality -- glossy and heavy-weight -- and the color illustrations are superbly reproduced. It's lots of fun to look through, and what surprises is how modest some of the homes are, compared to the mega mansions of today. The price guide isn't very useful, however. In addition, I would have preferred more about the history of the house rather than the brief star bios. For example, I'd love to know if the house still stands--or even have comparison contemporary photographs of the house/site. There are also the inevitable typos. Perhaps the most obvious one is "Clarke Gable." And why no index for a relatively small book? Still, no book is perfect and this one is gorgeous--you won't regret your purchase if you're a fan of old Hollywood. Some of my favorites are the residences of Bette Davis, Claudette Colbert, Eleanor Powell, and William Powell.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hollywood Book, July 9, 2007

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Donald M. Gabbert - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hollywood Homes: Postcard Views Of Early Stars' Estates (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

This is a great book for any hollywood fan. I find it hard
to put it down.