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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Santa Barbara. For centuries this temperate, inviting locale has glowed with subtle but unmistakable light-- a beacon of warmth beside the profound blue of the Pacific. From the Chumash, whose predecessors can be traced to 11,000 b.c.e., to the present-day resident, vacationer, and tourist, diverse and countless peoples have been enchanted and enraptured by Santa Barbara's spell.
In Santa Barbara Style, author Kathryn Masson and photographer James Chen, invoke this magic and invite us to walk with them through winding and abundant gardens, onto the grounds of grand estates, and into the great houses of this region. Here we find the work of such architectural luminaries as Addison Mizner, Bertram Goodhue, and Reginald D. Johnson. We wander from the historic adobe mansion Casa de la Guerra-- built in the early-nineteenth century by town patriarch Jose de la Guerra-- to the spectacular, and aptly named, Villa Lucia (House of the Light)-- built in 1989. We are given an intimate look at George Washington Smith's Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece, Casa del Herrero; and a broad view of Lotusland, the thirty-seven acre horticultural paradise. With each turn of the page, we see the beauty, grace, and style of Santa Barbara.
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Kathryn Masson | | Hardcover: | 207 pages | | Publisher: | Rizzoli | | Publication Date: | September 15, 2001 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0847823741 | | Product Length: | 9.3 inches | | Product Width: | 0.9 inches | | Product Height: | 10.2 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.55 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.3 inches | | Package Width: | 9.2 inches | | Package Height: | 0.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 14 reviews |
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20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 One of the most beautiful books I have ever seen Sep 01, 2002
I have seen many great books featuring extravagant homes. The best books of this type usually display homes in Europe. Well this book is by far the most remarkable home photography book I have ever seen. I knew Santa Barbara has excellent architecture, but this vastly exceeded my expectations. Buy it - you won't be disappointed.As for the other reader who was looking for shacks... if you think Santa Barbara is made up of beach shacks, you should get out of the house more often.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
great design book Dec 21, 2002
By lloyd faust
The photographs are outstanding. This book is a great resource for anyone who is looking for ideas for interior design, or for landscape design. Great coffe table book too.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
A lovely book on Santa Barbara architecture Jun 16, 2004
As person who was born and raised in Santa Barbara, this book truly captures the beautiful architectural style and gardens of the city. Santa Barbara Style has a permanent spot on my coffee table and makes me homesick for the incredible homes and lush gardens found in Santa Barbara. This book is a must for anyone who is interested in Spanish and Mediterranean architecture. This is the true style of Santa Barbara!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Beautiful Photo Essay May 13, 2007
By Reilly
This is an amazing photo essay about the Spanish Architecture of Santa Barbara. I own several books like this and this is my favorite.Casa California: Spanish-Style Houses From Santa Barbara to San Clemente
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Santa Barbara Style is a must have... Aug 15, 2005
By Sven Klein
"Sven Klein"
Santa Barbara Style is a must have for anyone who has ever had the opportunity to visit this gorgeous city. It is a wonderful reminder of the beauty and serenity that Santa Barbara has become famous for.
Sven Klein - Santa Barbara, CA
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