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New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips continues to delight her many fans with this steamy tale of two unlikely lovers who come together in a way that is
Simply Scandalous.
Wealthy Assistant D.A. Logan Montgomery needs to ruin his reputation -- fast! That's the only way he'll be able to convince his father that he's not cut out to follow the family tradition of going into politics. His plan? To indulge in a very public fling with a woman whose family is a scandal in itself. It should have been the perfect solution . . . . Only, the more time Logan spends with Catherine Luck, the more he realizes he'd give up his reputation -- and everything else -- for just one night in her bed . . . . Review: "This hot fairy tale is strictly for adults." (Affaire de Coeur)
Customer Reviews:
Simply Scandalous, Simple Romance.......2007-02-17
I enjoyed "Simply Scandalous", just because I like romance books. The love scenes were hot, but not on fire. The storyline was interesting, but very fast. Although the main characters, Logan Montgomery and Catherine Luck, were both intensely attracted to one another, I felt that their love story just shot off (excuse the pun) with out warning. This book probably would fit more into Harlequin Romance Present line of books.
If you're like me and just like to read romance novels, you will probably enjoy this one too. Just do not expect anything special from this book. The storyline follows the general formula of romance novels: the very attractive rich hero and the beautiful, decent heroine who after some semblance of resistance, falls in love. Although I must say there is a bit of a difference to the hero (Logan Montgomery) and how he deals with his family's wealth. I can't say more, or else I will spoil the story for those who are interested in reading this book.
I normally enjoy Carly Phillips novels and did like reading this book. And I must give credit to Carly Phillips as an author, because she writes novels for people like me to enjoy. Writing is a great talent in itself, but I cannot give this book, "Simply Scandalous" more than 3 stars. It is what it is - A simple romance story.
Second in the "Simply" series.......2006-08-25
Boston attorney Logan Montgomery never wanted to run for office - his father just assumed he would follow in his footsteps. Rejecting getting ahead due to his family's money, he prefers to be a public defender and living a clutter free life. In order to derail his political career, he needs to ruin his pristine reputation quickly. And what better way than to romance a woman from the wrong side of the tracks in a very public forum... His grandmother meanwhile is trying to make sure her grandchildren are settled before she passes on (a tiresome plot device used in Phillips' "Heartbreaker" series as well).
Catherine "Cat" Luck is a caterer trying to live down her family's colorful reputation which includes prostitution and mob ties. When she meets Logan at his dad's party, she is drawn to him, but feels that they are too far from each other socially to make a go at a relationship. But Logan is not taking no for an answer. But somewhere along the way while trying to derail his bid for office, he falls for the plucky gal, though she still can't be sure of his motivations.
"Scandalous" is a good follow-up to "Sinful," but lacks the humor of the first. The next in the series, "Simply Sensual" features Logan's sister Grace.
A sweet love story.......2005-11-21
'Simply Scandalous' by Carly Phillips is a nice afternoon read. This novel tells the story of Catherine Luck who runs a catering business and wealthy Logan Montgomery. The story is charming with believable characters.
Just simply have to read it!!!.......2004-05-21
This book is just simply one of those books you just have to pick up. Especially is you are into romance novels. You can't get enough of girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy! I sure know that I love reading about women getting swept off their feet. If that is your case, then this is the book for you. This book is about the ever so desirable man named Logan, who is a respectable lawyer. And the girl next door, Catherine. Who was brought up in not such an upperclass living style. She is a caterer for one of Logan's dad's parties, which is where Logan first lays eyes on her. He and she get to talking and he won't take no for an answer. Eventually they make it back to his house, and I don't think I need to say much more ( If you know what I mean). They go through a roller coaster of obstacles, in which Cat can't make up her mind if this is the guy for her (because they come from two different backgrounds). But Logan steps up and becomes a man and tells his dad whos who. Does Cat see it Logans way and think they are destined to be together or does she go with her gut feeling that this is just wrong? To find out you just have to pick up this book, I loved it and I know you will to!!!
Something Missing.......2004-03-12
I bought the three books of this trilogy all at one time. I'm sorry, but I wish that I had read at least one before I bought all of them. I could hardly read through parts of these books because they were so trite.
There were passages where Carly Phillips really grabbed my attention with her style. But the plots were just so boring. Also there were more sexual passages than I felt it needed. I felt it almost concentrated more on the sexual passages(for frustrated housewives?) rather than using the sex scenes to enhance the romance.
I don't know. Maybe it is just me. This was the kind of book I probably could have enjoyed in maybe my very early 20's.
If you are a mature woman (over 35) who has any semblance of depth - pass on this trio.
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Simply Irresistible Juliet Wayborn did not hesitate to avenge her brother's beating in a London alley, especially once she discovered the perpetrator was the notorious Geoffrey Swale. When opportunity arose, she got even. But humiliating Swale in public is a sin for which there is no forgiveness. For Swale is the sort of gentleman (and she uses that term loosely) who doesn't like to lose, a man who coldly vows to challenge her every move in her determination to ruin him. A man who is proving dangerously, unthinkably...seductive.
Simply Outrageous Geoffrey Swale will not stand for being bested by the outrageous Miss Wayborn, nor accused of a crime he did not commit. If Juliet were a man, Swale would deliver a well-aimed punch...or two. But since she is quite unmistakably female, he does the next best thing. He kisses her. And then he kisses her again. Suddenly, Swale wants so much more than defeat from the woman who has openly declared war on him. He no longer cares about winning...he simply wants her surrender.
Simply Scandalous
Customer Reviews:
Another Austen fan.......2007-08-25
While reading Simply Scndalous I found myself distracted by the phrases lifted straight from the pages of Pride and Prejudice. I didn't pay too much attention at first - of course people of that period and place shared similar phrases - but the direct quotes Ms. Lejeune sprinkled liberally throughout the story (especially in the second half) became a distraction. For example, on page 206 Juliet's aunt asks her if she has received an offer of marriage, to which Juliet replies, "How could it be so when your ladyship has declared it impossible?" and then, just two short paragraphs later, we are introduced to a secondary character named Colonel Fitzwilliam, who it taking over a previously unoccupied house in the neighborhood (causing quite a stir with the residents, especially the ladies) and who brought with him a "small party of fashionable friends" from London etc. There were just too many of these "coincidental" phrases and situations to allow me to really focus on Swale and Juliet. But, where historical romances are concerned, the story was enjoyable enough.
A breath of fresh air! -a madcap story full of laugh-out-loud misunderstandings.......2007-01-13
Under the assumption that Lord Swale was the one who hired ruffians to brutally attack her brother the night before his big horse race, Lady Juliet Wayborn seeks revenge. She disguises herself as her brother and enters the race -AND beats Lord Swale easily, thus embarrassing him greatly. But Lord Swale, a man of great temper, will be avenged! And by God Miss Wayborn is going to pay! But just who is going to best whom in this madcap story?
This is one funny book! A long RED-haired Viking-like ugly hero? -with a wretchedly short nose to add? And a not-so-pretty heroine who cares not one wit over her reputation and has the gall to call the hero *Ginger*? -and not affectionately I might add. He calls her ...an abominable transvestite and a mustachio'd amazon? I laughed out loud many times reading this one! The hate-turns-to-love relationship of the H/H is stretched out to the extremes. Trust me, all the name calling is really very funny and the story very lighthearted. The insults keep coming, as do all the crazy misunderstandings and there's plenty of them which make the book a real breath of fresh air amid *serious* and emotional historical romance.
And the secondary characters are a hoot too! One misunderstanding leads to another and while one character is speaking one thing the other is speaking completely of another -well, you get the idea. It could have been confusing and annoying, but Lejeuene (author) handles it well and makes the book even that more entertaining with all its strange twists and turns.
I must warn those looking for some flowery romantic novel abound with declarations of love and love scenes-there is none. Well, there is actually a love scene, but it's in keeping with the flavor of the book -a bit unexpected and not sensual in the least. This is more of a romantic comedy. Not all in comparison to the somewhat intense writings of Kleypas or Jeffries, more Sands than anything else (and thats loosely compared).
Just a funny book that was really refreshing to read.
Funny and delightful!.......2006-10-03
I loved every minute of this novel. The book is filled with great characters. The hero is, as noted by other reveiwers, most unusual. Although he is not physically attractive, his personality begins to win you over, just as mens' personalities do in real relationships. The dialogue is witty and very funny. The characters are complex and varied.
I disagree with other reviewers about the sex scene. I thought it was realistic and very in keeping with both the hero's and heroine's characters and experience. Lord Swale admitted his only sexual experiences had been with paid companions. Lord Swale was bawdy by nature and his behavior was very much what you would expect from a raw, bawdy man. Juliet was totally without experience. It would have been strange for Lord Swale to suddenly change into a masterful lover of the French variety.
I too, am hoping that the next novel will be about Juliet's brother Benedict, but will be eager to read anything by this author.
Simply the best.......2006-06-05
Great story! It is funny and pleasure to read.
Absolutely loved the scene of the father-son talk about brides.
Would love to read more of the author.
Reading this was more work than fun.......2006-05-11
From the back cover:
Simply Irresistible
Juliet Wayborn did not hesitate to avenge her brother's beating in a London alley, especially once she discovered the perpetrator was the notorious Geoffrey Swale. When opportunity arose, she got even. But humiliating Swale in public is a sin for which there is no forgiveness. For Swale is the sort of gentlemen (and she uses that term loosely) who doesn't like to lose, a man who coldly vows to challenge her every move in her determination to ruin him. A man who is proving dangerously, unthinkably...seductive.
Simply Outrageous
Geoffrey Swale will not stand for being bested by the outrageous Miss Wayborn, nor accused of a crime he did not commit. If Juliet were a man, Swale would deliver a well-aimed punch...or two. But since she is quite unmistakably female, he does the next best thing. He kisses her. And then he kisses her again. Suddenly, Swale wants so much more than defeat from the woman who has openly declared war on him. He no longer cares about winning...he simply wants her surrender.
Simply Scandalous
And my review:
Well, I don't know what it is about this book, but I couldn't like it. Maybe it's just me. I don't know. I normally love Regency romance (Regencies are my favorite type of historical romance), but I couldn't get past the second chapter of this book.
I felt like the author was trying to impress me with flowery speech and complicated sentences. Everything felt like it was overdescribed. I kept having to re-read lines to make sense out of them. I've read several Jane Austen books before and never had this much trouble understanding them. I pick up a book for a pleasant diversion, not to feel like I'm doing homework. I graduated from college years ago, and have no desire to do homework ever again :)
I guess I'm in the minority here, but what is so fascinating about an unattractive, not-so-smart hero? I'm not saying that he has to be the most gorgeous man on the planet (in fact, I prefer "normal people" romances to "beautiful people" ones) but saying that he basically downright ugly is a big turn-off. At least the heroine should find him somewhat attractive.
Oh well, maybe it's just me, but I can't recommend this. I guess some writers click with certain readers and don't with others. This is one that didn't click with me.
Customer Reviews:
Your Students Love You!.......2003-01-09
M. Dunaway,
We are proud of your work and ability to juggle our classes and these peices of art. Sci Fi was a blast and we are going to miss you. Remind us to get your autograph before the end of the year, so we can get rich! Keep up the great work and we'll be looking forward to your next book.
Tess and Brandi
Simply scandalous fun.......2002-05-14
As the success of The Princess Diaries showed last year, everyone likes to read about an all-American girl who gets a surprise chance to become a princess. But in Michele Dunaway's latest, the princess-to-be must be investigated before she can be named as heir to the kingdom. And to her good fortune, and his dismay, the strong attraction between the young Princess Lucia and her older duty-driven investigator cannot be denied. The princess is determined that his investigation into her character extend beyond formality into intimacy. Montcalm, the career military man assigned to the task, treats the princess with respect for as long as his will can hold and tries to protect her from the consequences of their fling. The book is a happy union of plush settings and a wide range of characters who want the best for each other. The base problem of royalty and commoner, complicated by the self-doubt of the older lover, resolves with a strong set-up for the following story in this series about the Carradignes.
Tender and romantic - Very highly recommended.......2002-05-10
Having eliminated his eldest two American granddaughters from inheriting his throne, King Easton of Korosol orders the investigation of his third granddaughter. Now the king orders retired General Montcalm, captain of the Royal Guard, to investigate Lucia Carradigne's background. Duty and devotion to his king motivates Harrison Montcalm. He once even took a bullet to save the king, but finds matter of the heart to be far more deadly. For the first time in his career, Harrison wishes someone else was the king's most trusted advisor.
If not for a scandalous article printed in a tabloid, no one would have questioned Lucia's suitability for the crown. Now this investigation to ascertain the validity of the tabloid's claims places Harrison in a dangerous position. His king attempts matchmaking between Lucia and Harrison's son, not knowing Harrison himself has fallen for the woman who is nineteen years younger. During their dance at her sister's wedding, Lucia likewise recognized the connection between them, and now welcomes the investigation as an opportunity to ignite the passion and fire that she leaves lurks beneath his cool exterior.
Author Michele Dunaway creates one of the tenderest romances I have had the pleasure to encounter in THE SIMPLY SCANDALOUS PRINCESS. Dunaway boldly allows a tremendous age difference to separate her Harrison and Lucia, and then throws the hero's son at Lucia. Despite her family best intentions, Lucia embraces the opportunities that come her way to show Harrison how she feels, gently seducing him into a relationship he never dreamed possible. Lucia provides him with healing and surprising wisdom; he inspires her creativity and brings her happiness. An unlikely match, Harrison and Lucia compliment one another with strength and fire, yet with a gentle quality seldom matches. A remarkable and beautiful tale, THE SIMPLY SCANDALOUS PRINCESS comes very highly recommended.
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Simply Scandalous
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Simply scandalous: Meena Kumari
Mohan Deep
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Los Angeles detectives Kate Delafield and Joe Cameron have been assigned to investigate a homicide in the upscale neighborhood of Hancock Park. Suspected of murdering his ex-wife is Douglas Talbot-whose own children are more than willing to see him on death row.
And while Kate is trying to prove his innocence, her personal life gets complicated when her lover Aimee mysteriously disappears.
Customer Reviews:
A New Delafield.......2005-07-04
Katherine Forrest has been writing the Kate Delafield mysteries for a couple of decades. For a while, they had become formulaic, but with Hancock Park, she has become a mystery writer worthy of the name. She's no P.D. James or Laurie R. King, but she has written a fine mystery with a surprise ending. Unlike some other writers, she shared all the clues with the reader, and still came up with an unexpected ending.
In addition to a terrific mystery, it is also a very good character study. Detective Delafield has matured over the years, and in this outing her partner walks out and forces Delafield to face up to her own shortcomings.
Classy lesbian detective story.......2004-09-29
This story marks a shift for Katherine V. Forrest's fine detective series featuring Kate Delafield. One thing I love about these books is that Kate actually grows older and goes through the emotional and psychological shifts people experience as they mature. In this story Kate is investigating the killing of Victoria Talbot whose ex-husband has GUILTY written all over him. But the case is not as simple as it appears. At the same time, Kate is going through a personal crisis that results in self-examination. Ms. Forrest does not depend on melodramatic language and over-stated character interactions to make her point. Readers who have gotten used to this from reading the works of less skillful writers might find her style fairly spare. I wasn't sure whether to give this 4 or 5 stars, because I like some of the earlier Dalafield novels better. But this one is every bit as good, it's just different. You might not like it if you want a lot of action and less thoughtfulness, but Hancock Park is well worth reading.
Another gem for Kate Delafield fans.......2004-04-30
What makes reading the book rewarding for me is the controlled, spare, concise prose that in its stark simplicity conveys the dynamics between two people -specifically, between two women - in a long-term relationship with depth and feeling. Unfortunately Ms. Forrest's calibre of writing is painfully absent from the majority of amateurish works flooding the market. Authors I would recommend as exceptional, especially if you're interested chiefly in reading work written about women by women include Laurie R. King (Martinelli series), Ellen Hart, Sandra Scoppettone, Nicola Griffith, and Jenifer Levin.
fabulous police procedural.......2004-04-29
One year ago LAPD homicide Kate Delafield was sent to the affluent neighborhood of Hancock Park to investigate the death of Victoria Talbot who was shot in the head at close range. The victim was also shot in the back. Victoria's son Allan who found the body is shook and wary as he must inform his two fragile sisters that their mom is dead. Kate learns that Allan has no intention of informing his father that his former spouse was murdered.
A neighbor informs Kate that she heard the shots, but is also careful to avoid mentioning Douglass Talbot though she implies that he is an abusive person who made his family's lives hell. Kate next learns that Douglass had an incestuous relationship with his youngest daughter and was stalking Victoria. Finally a Mercedes that matches the vehicle Douglass owns was seen in the vicinity around the time of the murder. Douglass is arrested, but at the trial Kate begins to believe that the defense has a ploy that will free a murderer if she does not find additional proof that he killed his ex.
The long wait for the return of Kate is worth it as readers receive a fabulous police procedural. Kate is a dedicated tough cop, but is also very vulnerable especially when her lover of thirteen years leaves her forcing her to look at what she has become. As the audience hopes Aimee returns to Kate, the murder mystery is cleverly executed so that the evidence is laid out one step at a time enabling the reader to form an opinion, but keep in mind Katherine V. Forrest is brilliant at the sleight of the hand or two.
Harriet Klausner
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Humanity has had an enduring desire for close contact with exotic animals--from the Egyptian kings who kept thousands of animals, including monkeys, wild cats, hyenas, giraffes, and oryx, to the enormously popular zoological parks of today. This book, the most extensive history of zoos yet published, is a fascinating look at the origins, evolution, and--most importantly--the future of zoos.
David Hancocks, an architect and zoo director for thirty years, is passionately opposed to the poor standards that have prevailed and still exist in many zoos. He reviews the history of zoos in light of their failures and successes and points the way toward a more humane approach, one that will benefit both the animals and the humans who visit them. This book, replete with illustrations and full of moving stories about wild animals in captivity, shows that we have only just begun to realize zoos' enormous potential for good.
Hancocks singles out and discusses the better zoos, exploring such places as the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Bronx Zoo with its dedication to worldwide conservation programs, Emmen Zoo in Holland with its astonishingly diverse education programs, Wildscreen in England, and Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, where the concept of "landscape immersion"--exhibits that surround people and animals in carefully replicated natural habitats--was pioneered.
Calling for us to reinvent zoos, Hancocks advocates the creation of a new type of institution: one that reveals the interconnections among all living things and celebrates their beauty, inspires us to develop greater compassion for wild animals great and small, and elicits our support for preserving their wild habitats.
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A history of zoos and a fascinating and articulate plea to re-invent zoos by a noted zoo director and designer.
Customer Reviews:
Superb! Knowledge, scope, logic, and honesty is excellent, clear & concise........2005-08-05
When I first opened up this book, I skipped to the last couple of chapters as I had read a couple of other books on zoos recently, I didn't think I would want to read the first few chapters as it would be repetitive information from the others - I ended up going to the start and reading the whole book, in
< 2 days. The writing style is clear,logic good, and author's knowledge of zoos (And newer concepts) - all over the world is extensive, detailed, and impressive. He has a sharp eye for how a zoo is an alteration of reality.
I realized early on that the author knows his stuff when I read a single paragraph in one of the later chapters where he identified quite possibly the best zoo in the world - The Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. A zoo I visited in late 2003 - which surprised me as being quite innovative, and impressively landscaped, and designed. (Author also highlights the Costa Rica ZooAve, Belize Zoo, and Tuxtle Guiterrez, Mexico zoo - I haven't been to any of these)
As an extensive traveler and scuba diver, I dislike zoos intensely, aquariums less so. The difference between making the effort to see an animal in the wild versus at a zoo like a checklist is to put it mildly - like night and day. This author understands it. (Though I was quite impressed by Singapore's night safari concept - also heard of a night one in Malaysia - though not been yet. Many animals are more active at night.)
I've been to a handful of zoos and aquariums, most of them recently in support of a project - but they are "among the best" - San Diego, Seattle's Woodland Park, and aquariums - Monterey Bay, Seattle, and Osaka, Japan and a couple of others that are shameful - Tacoma Zoo, Monte Carlo aquarium. I hope I never visit one again - save for a few, countable on one hand, that the author highlights.
Mr. Hancocks gives a short, but concise overview on the history of zoos / animal keeping - starting from Egypt to the present day - how they evolved and how they are changing / "improving." His detailed knowledge of specific exhibits types globally, and the fallacy of zoo "conservation" efforts is impressive to say the least. He also talks about what zoos, bioparks, or museums might look like in the future, and what their future role should / can be, and even why they fall short of better examples today. He does offer both praise and criticism. He notes the irony of many zoo initiatives. I can't recommend this book any higher. This easily vaults into one of the best non-fiction books I've ever read.
Instead of zoos, how about building cities of harmony? In Nara, Japan, a modern town of 365k, 1,200 deer roam freely. There is a yearly ceremony where the antlers are cut off, otherwise they roam around in a large central park, unfenced. Accidents with cars are few due to walkable streets and low speed car traffic.
Additional books I recommend:
Life at the Zoo - perspective from a zoo veterinarian - though his logic is not quite as sound as Mr. Hancocks, nor is his knowledge of zoos around the world. Good writing style though, attentive to details, and easy to read bibliography (Which is how I found - A Different Nature).
Keepers of the Kingdom:New American Zoo - Coffee table style book with lots of large colorful photographs on the newest "innovations" of American Zoos (By a reknown NG wildlife photographer)
Zoo: A History of Zoological Gardens in the West - Quite detailed history, but easy to get lost in the writing. LOTS of wondeful historical photographs / pictures from the past. Many from Europe.
...read A Different Nature for intellectual honesty and a global perspective, Life At the Zoo for some more details and perspective from a zoo doctor, and check out the other two for the wonderful photographs!
from the Science review.......2001-07-10
See the excellent review of this book in the journal, Science (Vol. 292, page 1304, 18 May 2001), by Michalel H. Robinson, the former director of the US National Zoo. The role of zoos is normally conceived of as fourfold: to promote recreation, education, research and conservation. He concludes that, in fact, only the very best zoos realize this potential. How many visitors, for example, leave a zoo knowing more about animal needs or their native habitats than when they entered? This reflects a failure of zoological parks to promote "biological literacy." Part of the problem is the frequent catering of zoological parks to show off charismatic vertebrates to humans desiring to see them. Yet it is increasingly recognized that effective conservation must be ecological in scope and based on large-scale "in situ" preservation of habitats. This book calls for a new vision of Zoological Gardens, to help save the world around us.
If You Like Animals Even a Little, Read This Book.......2001-06-18
David Hancocks has a lot of bad things to say about zoos - but he doesn't come at it from a wing-nut "zoos are evil" perspective. He criticizes them, justifiably and intelligently, for doing a poor job. As he sees it, zoos should be able to help animals and truly educate people about nature (of which fauna are just one part), but most often they don't do so well enough.
He goes through the history of zoos, from ancient menageries to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and shows how that history relates to political, religious and scientific trends. He explains lucidly how zoos should (and sometimes do) interlock zoology with conservation, botany, geology, architecture and other fields. He doles out praise to various institutions when merrited - which is in several cases, but sadly, far outweighed by the times when zoos have failed. It's time to start doing a better job, while there's still time.
This book will give you a lot of food for thought, and make you see animals and nature and zoos in a new light. It will makes you see zoos' flaws, but also their potential.
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Here is THE way to see Los Angeles's rich architectural heritage! L.A. is a "driving" city, best seen from the car. Tour guide, author, and architectural historian Laura Massino Smith directs you on an unforgettable ride to uncover the city's exciting cultural past. You can efficiently visit dozens of L.A.'s architectural marvels in a short amount of time. Maps and explicit driving directions help you navigate roads, while detailed descriptions of tour sites provide each building's history. History buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and L.A. visitors all will love these unique and fascinating tours, which offer the best way to see diverse architecture in L.A. With 120 color photographs you will be able to identify more than 100 sites in the Hancock Park and Miracle Mile areas of L.A. that boast an eclectic mix of architectural styles. Starting in Koreatown at the Post-Modern "Chicken Shack," the author takes tour-goers on an incredible journey through the grand neighborhoods of Windsor Square and Hancock Park, to the Miracle Mile with its concentration of early-twentieth century buildings. Among popular Revival styles, you'll see Arts & Crafts, Streamline Moderne and Art Deco, Victorian, Programmatic, and Deconstructivist. Notable buildings designed by important architects Irving Gill, Wallace Neff, Gregory Ain, Rudolf M. Schindler, Scott Johnson, John and Donald Parkinson, Morgan, Walls and Clements, and more.
Customer Reviews:
A great way to see the sights.......2006-02-02
If you'd like to take any of several self-guided automobile tours of Los Angeles and nearby areas, Laura Massino Smith's books are excellent. Each tour book has clear directions and easy-to-read maps, lots of fascinating notes and information, plus photos of what to look for. I've lived in LA for over twenty-five years, and Smith's books have surprised me with things I'd never seen or hadn't noticed. There are three of her books in my glove compartment so far (Hollywood, Silverlake, and Hancock Park/Miracle Mile) and I'll be getting the rest as well.
Great series!.......2006-01-18
These are great guides to view all the architectural gems in my neighborhood and surrounding areas. Highly recommended for locals or people who visit Los Angeles often. You wouldn't think there are so many historical houses and buildings to see in this town, but Laura Massino Smith has compiled them into these handy books with great photos as well.
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The Forest Lawn story
Ralph Hancock
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This digital document is an article from Columbia Journalism Review, published by Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 4988 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Wolf pack: the press and the Central Park jogger.
Author: Lynnell Hancock
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Columbia Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
Volume: 41
Issue: 5
Page: 38(5)
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