The Los Angeles House: Decoration And Design In America's 20th Century City (California Architecture & Architects) [Hardcover]

Tim Street Porter (Author)

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Series: California Architecture & Architects | Publication Date: March 1, 2005

An authoritative and stylish survey of residential architecture and decoration in Los Angeles, by the premier chronicler of the subject. Street-Porter's beautifully composed photographs bring us into the most beautiful spaces in L.A., and his refreshingly lucid text provides an intelligent explanation of the houses presented. Full-color photographs.

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An authoritative and stylish survey of residential architecture and decoration in Los Angeles, by the premier chronicler of the subject. Street-Porter's beautifully composed photographs bring us into the most beautiful spaces in L.A., and his refreshingly lucid text provides an intelligent explanation of the houses presented. Full-color photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 252 pages
• Publisher: Hennessey & Ingalls (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940512408
• ISBN-13: 978-0940512405
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,723,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Real Estate Read, July 14, 2007

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This review is from: The Los Angeles House: Decoration and Design in America's 20th-Century City (Hardcover)

The pictures in this book are fantastic! Unbelievable what these architects were able to accomplish. I was a little disappointed that more movie star history was not part of the book. The author did indicate if there were movie props in the homes-lots from Marie Antionette. Delores del Rio's house and Madonna's were both portrayed. The book is an easy read, however, the beautifully photographed landscapes as well as interiors are worth checking this book out.