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Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad

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"Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad" is a beautiful book. The illustrations are lovely to look at, and the book is fun to read. A good choice for anyone to add to their library; especially recommended for those interested in the Kennedys and Jackie in particular. Evokes the fun mood of Jackie's scrapbook written with her sister Lee, "One Special Summer".

Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad is an adorable little book filled with colorful Fauvist-like illustrations. Anyone who likes Laura Stoddart's simple-chic illustrations for Kate Spade will probably enjoy it. Fans of the recent exhibition at the Met that highlighted Jackie's White House clothes may appreciate it too. The commentary is kept to a minimum and black and white photos from Mrs. Kennedy's travels are included, but the focus is on French artist Duheme's amusing miniature paintings that capture Jackie in all those great pink sleeveless dresses and crisp suits in Paris, India, London and Italy.

As a side note: Duheme and Jacqueline Kennedy became friends who shared similar painting styles, and Duheme was invited to Cape Cod to give the First Lady an art lesson.

This book has wonderful pictures that captures the "facts" from actual photographs and transforms them into scenes of "fantasy". I really enjoyed the background information that accompanies each picture. A real treat of Jackie fans.

Originally published in the 1990's, this is a darling book of colorful, naive paintings and accompanying descriptions of Jacqueline Kennedy's travels from May of 1961 beginning in Paris and onto Rome, India, Pakistan, London, and finally back home to the White House in Washington D.C in March of 1962. There are intriguing snapshots taken at every destination as well. Adults will appreciate this book as well as kids; this would make a sweet gift for any who grew up idolizing Washington's "Camelot".

This book is well worth the money. The illustrations are great. This is something new in the Kennedy era. A little know fact to the public. I think I have a good majority of the books published about JBK I don't recall reading about these illustrations being done. I enjoyed looking at this past history. This book arrived promptly and packaging was good, no damaged to the book at all.

This is such a neat book with pictures I had never seen of Jackie Kennedy. Her outfits alone make the book a must read! She is such a lovely lady!

I interviewed Jacqueline Duheme when she was promoting this exquisite book, and one thing remains in my mind that she said about "The Grand Dame, Jacqueline" - that she could have been a painting woman!!!

The book was delivered on time. The seller replied to me quickly and was very amenable to allowing me to return it and said they would refund my money once they receive the book. This is more than I expected.

The book was in good condition, but I was unaware that the jacket was torn by the corner and since I want to give it as a gift, I didn't think it was right for my needs. I would like to have known the condition of the jacket before I ordered it.

I would rate the seller as excellent!

As for Amazon:

I found it very hard to locate this site in order to give feedback. ( took almost an hour) "Your Order brought me to buying more , not my "Orders" "Available Action" is where you have to click to get to this. It is easy to order on Amazon, but not easy to find "Seller", "Return" or "Seller Feedback".