Customer Reviews

Majesty of St. Charles Avenue, The (Majesty Series)

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This is a very well put together book. I am familiar with St. Charles and this book captures the avenue well; I can almost hear the streetcar. The author did a very good job of selecting the houses represented in this book. I only wish that more pictures where taken of the exterior of the homes. The photography is well done, though the photography in the book Classic New Orleans is superior. I suggest if you are interested in this subject you buy this book and Classic New Orleans, they fit perfect together; like crawfish and new potatoes.

This book is highly recommended as a compendium of beautiful southern homes. The photos are not available online to view, but the book features many styles of Victorian homes and estates as well as some garden views of those homes. I purchased this book as a resource for 19th century mural work and decorative painting and it has been invaluable for that as well as for my library on Victorian style (although some of the interiors are intentionally eclectic and are not all true to period). The book features stained glass windows, woodwork, murals, inventive use of color, design, and original architecture. I never would have purchased the book if I had not seen a favorable review and photos in Victorian Homes mag, so I hope to do you the favor of endorsing the purchase for you. Very highly recommended.

What a stunning book this is. If you're interested in architecture, furnishings, and the grand oppulance of an era long since past, buy this book.

The photos are excellent--not only of the homes, but of the gardens. It's a good resource for 19th century mural arts/ trompe l'oeil/decorative painting, plus, it highlights Victorian style beautifully. I highly recommended this book, it's worth every penny.