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My Passion for Design Hardcover – November 16, 2010

by Barbra Streisand (Author, Photographer)

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For nearly five decades Barbra Streisand has been one of the singular figures in American entertainment. From the cabaret to the Broadway stage, from television and film stardom to her acclaimed work as a director, from the recording studio to the concert hall, she has demonstrated that the extraordinary voice that launched her career was only one of her remarkable gifts. Now, in her first book, Barbra Streisand reveals another aspect of her talent: the taste and style that have inspired her beautiful homes and collections. My Passion for Design focuses on the architecture and construction of her newest homes, the dream refuge that she has longed for since the days when she shared a small Brooklyn apartment with her mother, brother, and grandparents. A culmination and reflection of Streisand's love of American architecture and design between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries, the book contains many of her own photographs of the rooms she has decorated, the furniture and art she has collected, and the ravishing gardens she has planted on her land on the California coast. In addition to glimpses of her homes, Barbra shares memories of her childhood, the development of her sense of style, and what collecting has come to mean to her. My Passion for Design is a rare and intimate private tour into the world of one of our most beloved stars. It will be welcomed by her many fans and all lovers of the great achievements of American design.

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295 pages
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November 16, 2010
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9.75 x 1.25 x 12.25 inches
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0670022136
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Barbra Streisand is the only artist ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe, National Endowment for the Arts, and Peabody awards, as well as the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking; First Edition (November 16, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 295 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0670022136
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670022137
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.34 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 1.25 x 12.25 inches

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Nicholas James

Great for FOB and FOD

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024

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Like anything Barbra produces, the quality of the photos and text are fabulous.

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023

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Anything Barbra is wonderful. I've idolized her for 60 years including being in her "Star is Born" movie. I have many of her books including this beautiful one that focuses on two of my passions...Design and Barbra.

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Wendy L.

Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024

Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2011

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WOW! I bought this book and after a quick perusal, I decided to separate a special day to start reading it, since I did not want to be in a hurry. It is marvelous... Gorgeous photos, a lot of specific, scientific!! details. A wonderful comprehensive book for those who are planning to engage in a job like this, very difficult, with a lot of obstacles, but an exciting one. I was immediately identified with Ms. Streisand since I love interior design and I am always searching for new details, furniture, accesories and antique stuff for my home. I wish I have her money to do like her... have various houses decorated in various styles that I love; shabby, victorian, arts & crafts, art nouveau, 18th century french... No, not so many boring details, Ms. Streisand, I love that she included such detailed information, this is not only a beautiful decorating book, it is a very interesting textbook. She is obsessive/compulsive with perfect interior design, just like me!! And she thinks that, as my father says, if you think it, you can make it a reality! I wish that she will be able to go ahead with the Volume II and include her principal home! It is a lovely conversation piece!!! Recommended!

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Marjorie K. Wallace

A delicious and inspiring book

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2012

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How I LOVE this book!! I have read and re-read this book, fascinated by the amount of work that went into creating it. It is simply delicious and compelling as one is caught between lingering over each beautifully photographed page and wanting to turn the page to see what stunning images await. Also how talented Barbra is in so many ways. She is the photographer, designer, organizer, manager, interior designer and writer of this book. She has told the story of how this home evolved over many years and her meticulous attention to each and every detail. A self admitted perfectionist, I can well imagine how difficult it must have been to work with her as her creative spirit must have had more changes than one could possibly imagine. But as one who has gone through the process of remodeling more than one home, I can so appreciate the process she went through as she created the very soul of this house... or should I say houses on this stunning Pacific Ocean property. She gave a personal look into her life and inspirations that have spanned decades as this property became what it is today. I highly recommend this book and know that it would make a most welcome gift to any fan of Barbra or someone who is fascinated with Home and Interior Design. It quickly became one of my most cherished books.

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Jaye Yaruss

Amazing Journey - Worth the read, yes, I said read!

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2011

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Think J. Paul Getty, Randolph Hearst, Walt Disney. I read every word of this book and studied the pictures directed by text and captions. It was a journey of many years - an art project - that culminated in a thoughtful place of comfort and reflection big enough to house an enormous collection of exquisite mementos of a life well-earned and well-lived. I am not an Early American decor fan, but I understood Mrs. Brolin's attraction: her interest was in the history of our country, along with the artisans who had something to contribute through their craft, revealing what brought us to the present. The research was all part of the journey and part of the attraction of putting together the puzzle. She learned a great deal and that makes the ride worth the effort. She spent all of my lifetime and more honing her craft and bringing her talent into the lives of many. I loved the perfection of the scenes in her movies;the laughter,the tears and, yes, the beauty, all the more poignant. I have never seen or heard her in concert, but I listen to her while on my treadmill and it's better than the nosebleed section in a concert hall by far. She is in my head. Her music has spoken to me since losing my father (Poppa Can you Hear Me?), her love song to James Brolin (while my husband and I go through growing pains). Even when I didn't like the furnishings, I felt connected and I could see myself sitting on that blue couch with her enjoying the view and the roses, and the reasons why everything had a perfect place, with thoughtful placement. While I think to myself, "Gee, how many mouths could that one antique feed?", I also believe that Mrs. Brolin's views are wide enough to help others as she sees fit;I trust that. It is apparent that she can afford to build and house her legacy as she sees fit and I would trust that she does many philanthropic things we never hear about. It is no one's business to count her money for her or dictate how she spends it. Many people spend millions on therapy in an office on a couch. Some life journeys involve buying things on credit that one doesn't need, with money one does not have, to impress people one does not know, simply making Wall Street rich. Others, if they are fortunate, can find and reveal themselves and their personal growth in projects, at whatever scale. I enjoyed the book immensely and I went through it many times to understand the message, even after my dogs pulled it off the table and ate the last 10 pages. I learned that Perfection is a great aspiration when it doesn't get in your way or keep you from taking the first step, and it is okay to strive for it. Congratulations! Brava! And my great thanks for taking me along for the ride, inspiring me to stay on course and pursue my "projects".

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Ryff Wolf

Wow

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2010

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First - the book itself. Black grosgrain-covered box that unfolds to the red grosgain-covered volume. Her autograph, and handwritten 262/500, showing the authenticity are a couple of pages in. One of the most beautiful presentations I've ever seen. When you lift out the book, the DVD is snapped into the back cover of the box. As for the content, it is truly one of the most lavish, colorful and entertaining books about design that I have ever read. The photographs are gorgeous. There are two double-gatefolds showing the back and front of the barn that is one of three main topics covered. The two page spread on the close-ups of the various roses that seem to spring willy-nilly about are breathtaking, one page devoted to the "Barbra Streisand Rose". Her collections over the years could fill a couple of museums; here much of that wonderful collecting is documented and commented upon. The photos alone of the design for the book are spectacular, as are the written notes, and the design mistakes which are shown before and after. She knew what she wanted and she created it. As the whole of her career proves, striving for perfection can be fulfilling to those of us fortunate enough to experience her journey.

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LM

I love this book!

Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2024

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This is such a fun book to read! I love all the pictures and the stories of how Barbra designed and decorated her home. I have read this book cover to cover a few times over the years and I enjoy flipping through it to look at all the lovely pictures. I lost my original copy when I moved a couple years ago, so I finally ordered another one (on sale!). I don’t know why I love this book so much. Kind of neat to see how a superstar lives, I guess! The book is also written in a way that feels like Barbra is talking directly to the reader, which I like. It’s pricey, but I do recommend it to any Barbra Streisand fans.

maria luísa

Fotos lindas

Reviewed in Brazil on July 14, 2020

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Livro maravilhoso com fotos lindas do interior e exterior da propriedade de Barbra e ainda os bilhetes com as intervenções na construção. Muito bom gosto com alguns exageros mas condizentes com a Diva que ela é.

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Joana T

Gorgeous!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2020

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An absolute labour of love. There are laugh out loud moments due to Barbra's eccentricities, but it's incredibly endearing.
Some of the decor is not to my taste but it's impressive how cohesive everything is and her attention to detail. Got some really good ideas for when I do my own home.

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500部限定の希少本

Reviewed in Japan on July 3, 2017

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豪華絹の装丁にバーブラ自身が監督したDVDが付いて、バーブラ自筆のシリアルナンバーとサインが入ったファンにはたまらない一冊です。

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Stefano Bianco

Il gusto e la gioia di vivere

Reviewed in Italy on September 20, 2014

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Per chi ama Barbra Streisand questo acquisto è obbligato per tutti gli altri un ottimo libro illustrato magnificamente con tanti spunti e consigli sul design moderno e classico. Un viaggio in una casa incredibile e dentro ad un artista unica

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