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Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House | 
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| Author: Victoria Kastner
Creators: George Plimpton, Victoria Garagliano
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Category: Book
List Price: $50.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 245525
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 9.3 x 1
ISBN: 0810934159
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.80979478
EAN: 9780810934153
ASIN: 0810934159
Publication Date: November 1, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new book - May have a remainder mark. SLIGHT SHELF WEAR ON DUST COVER AND TINY TEAR
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Book Description
Newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst and his legendary California estate occupy a place in the public imagination through Orson Welles's Citizen Kane, but Kane's brooding Xanadu was merely a caricature of Hearst's exuberant castle at San Simeon. This new book sets the record straight and proves that, for once, truth is better than fiction. Here for the first time is the real story of Hearst Castle, and of the productive 28-year relationship between Hearst and his architect, Julia Morgan, who collaborated on the magnificent 165-room estate set on 250,000 breathtaking acres near the remote seaside hamlet of San Simeon, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Drawing on previously unpublished correspondence, and illustrated with never-before-seen historic photographs as well as more than 150 stunning color pictures, Victoria Kastner chronicles the evolution of this extraordinary hilltop, with its two spectacular pools and its astounding collections of fine art and antiques. Sprinkled throughout with stories of the famous parties hosted by Hearst and his companion, movie star Marion Davies, and their celebrated guests, this book brings to life America's most glamorous country house. 259 photographs, 157 in full color, 9 x 113/4"
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 Great picture book & informative on Hearst Castle August 18, 2008
This book is a great combination of pictures and info. A picture book with beautiful photos and very informative stories on the Hearst Castle, Mr Hearst himself, and architect Julia Morgan. Replete with extensive footnotes and background facts.
I read it once before a recent visit to the Hearst castle, and I am going through it again to reminisce over the wonderful architecture and art treasures at this magical place, captured here in a wonderful book.
 Hearst better understood now January 29, 2007
I enjoyed this book, and the details of his life relating to the building of this wonderful American treasure. I wish there had been more photos showing the details of the fine art and antiques collected from Europe early in this past century. Also it would have been worthwhile to show much more and better photos of the architectural elements of stone moulding, stucco detail, doors, tiles, ceilings, floor designs and iron work.
Precious Gift January 11, 2007
I actually bought this for a gift for my neighbor,she had been looking for it for a while and she was very excited and said the pictures inside were fantastic.
ONE MAN'S CASTLE September 23, 2006
Hearst castle is just an amazing tribute to one man's enormous ego. I am glad that it is preserved as a set piece for Hearst, for that is what he intended all along. This book captures the signifigance of the estate, the images are well concieved, though not as crisp as expected, and the text is informative. This certainly is not the definitive book on Hearst Castle, but it is well worth the purchace none the less. If you have any interest in Hearst Castle, or gilded age extravagance in general, then i cant imagine you being disappointed in this book.
The Biography of a country House June 25, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fantastic book exceptional pictures and loaded with written details. Usually in a book like this you get one or the other here you get both! A must read and viewed book,a bit spendy but worth every cent!
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