My Passion for Design
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.36 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0670022136 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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. It will be welcomed by her many fans and all lovers of the great achievements of American design.. My Passion for Design is a rare and intimate private tour into the world of one of our most beloved stars. 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. For nearly five decades Barbra Streisand has been one of the singular figures in American entertainment
. About the AuthorBarbra 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
. 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
Great photos & interesting journey From reading the book, I get a clearer picture of the woman behind the unsurpassed talent. It's that thorniness in her character about having things be absolutely right. Perfect. That's the driving force in her success. And she does address this quest for perfection in the book many times, both the positive side and the annoying side. I get the feeling that this incredible eye for detail causes much internal turmoil and is a doubled edge sword of sorts. Through the book, one can appreciate the style, the taste and creative vision I'm crazy for the millhous. Fascinating A. Straznicky just completely fascinating to see how much different the really rich are,Okay, she buys this amazing property on the California coastline and then converts the entire property, grounds included, to look like an old New England Mill. She got them digging and moving earth around and around over and over until it just perfect for her. Put in stone walls, take em down, put in ponds, make it look like they've always been here. the house, its so huge and no one lives really lives in it. She lives in a second smaller house on the property. OMG you've just got to. DebbieT said A Most Amazing Tour. What a beautiful pictorial tour through Ms. Streisand's estate. She has another talent in decorating to add to all the others. It took you through each room and she explained the design and the road taken to get from the thoughts to the finished room. Each item selected has a story behind it and many of the items she had collected for many years just waiting for the right room to place them in. So much love went into her designing of this estate. It is a most amazing tour through her eyes and worth every minute.