Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars

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Design, Style, Glamour

By Alan Hess and Michael Stern

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Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars by Alan Hess and Michael Stern showcases iconic modernist homes in Hollywood, highlighting the architectural elegance and personal styles of the stars who called them home. The book delves into the unique design elements and historical context of each residence, celebrating the intersection of architecture and celebrity culture in a visually stunning compilation.
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You might enjoy this captivating exploration of iconic homes if you’re fascinated by the glamour and style of Hollywood. With striking photography and insightful commentary, it offers a peek into the architectural elegance and innovation that define the residences of cinema's elite.

Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars

Much more than an architecture book, Hollywood Modern explores as never before the relationship between high-design, high-celebrity, and the passion of the discerning famous to make real their dreams of home in Southern California. The book will be of interest to design and architecture mavens, fans of film and fashion, and all those hungry to know more about celebrity.

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From Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe, dreams of Hollywood made flesh, Hollywood Modern looks at the intersection of high-celebrity and high-architecture through twenty-five houses designed by great architects for their trend-setting and extremely famous clients in Southern California.

The book includes gorgeous photos of the houses as well as little-seen informal portraits of the stars, and wonderfully detailed texts that tell the story of these members of the glitterati. It touches on film, fashion, architecture, and the everyday lives of legends.

This book spans the modern era, featuring moderne homes of the 1930s, mid-century modern designs, and extending to the present day.

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Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars by Alan Hess and Michael Stern has been praised for its insightful exploration of mid-20th century architecture in Los Angeles. Reviewers highlight the book's vibrant photography and meticulous research, offering a fascinating glimpse into the glamorous homes of Hollywood's elite during a significant era in design. The book is celebrated for combining aesthetic appeal with historical context, providing both inspiration and informative content for enthusiasts of architecture and celebrity culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780847862795

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications

Illustration: 150 Colour and Black and White Photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Alan Hess Home & Garden Michael Stern Non-Fiction

About the Author

This book re-teams author Michael Stern and architectural historian Alan Hess, collaborators on the highly successful Julius Shulman: Palm Springs book, published by Rizzoli in 2008. This is their second dual-themed project. Michael Stern is an artist who creates large-scale photographic installations. In addition to curating Julius Shulman: Palm Springs and designing the exhibition, he co-authored the catalog, and created the DVD Julius Shulman: Desert Modern, which was produced in conjunction with the exhibition, and is sold today as a standalone product at numerous venues. He is the designer and editor of the Palm Springs Modern Committee's extensive website. Alan Hess is the author of eighteen books, including Palm Springs Weekend, Frank Lloyd Wright: The Houses (Rizzoli), Organic Architecture, The Architecture of John Lautner (Rizzoli), Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture, Oscar Niemeyer, Houses (Rizzoli), and numerous others. He is the architecture critic for the San Jose Mercury News.

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