The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills

This one had me immediately. I lived in Los Angeles for years, and there is something endlessly fascinating about the grand old estates of Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Holmby Hills. It is equal parts architecture, Hollywood history, and pure escapism.

DESCRIPTION

Step inside some of Southern California’s most extraordinary homes with The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills.

This beautifully illustrated volume explores fifty iconic estates across Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Holmby Hills, pairing lush photography with historical imagery and stories of the architects, designers, and personalities behind them.

From grand Italianate residences to classic California Mediterranean estates, the book traces the evolution of Los Angeles through its architecture, gardens, and legendary homeowners. Featured architects include Wallace Neff, James Dolena, Gordon Kaufmann, Robert Farquhar, Roland Coate, and Paul Williams, with estates once connected to figures such as Gary Cooper, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Bing Crosby.

It is a gorgeous coffee table book for anyone who loves architecture, old Hollywood, interiors, or the history of Los Angeles.

Details:
• Explores 50 legendary Beverly Hills-area estates
• Features Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, and Holmby Hills
• Includes archival imagery and color photography
• Covers architecture, gardens, history, and Hollywood culture
• Features work by renowned Southern California architects
• Hardcover coffee table book
• Ideal for architecture, design, and Los Angeles enthusiasts