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Palm Springs Paradise by Peter Moruzzi (2015, Hardcover)
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This book collects more than two hundred fascinating and rarely seen historical photographs of Palm Springs, newly digitized from the Palm Springs Historical Society's expansive archive.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGibbs Smith, Publisher
ISBN-10142363991X
ISBN-139781423639916
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038850843
Product Key Features
Book TitlePalm Springs Paradise
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicInterior Design / General, Buildings / Residential, Regional, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa)
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Architecture
AuthorPeter Moruzzi
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-000620
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal979.4/97
Table Of ContentIntroduction 7 Early Palm Springs 8 The Thirties and Forties 24 The Fabulous El Mirador 34 Architectural Masterworks 48 Unique Architecture 72 Having Fun! 96 Palm Springs Crazy! 128 Celebrities 152 The Rat Pack 166 Acknowledgments 176
SynopsisThis book collects more than two hundred fascinating and rarely seen historical photographs of Palm Springs, newly digitized from the Palm Springs Historical Society's expansive archive. Featured are many Hollywood celebrities, including Sinatra and the Rat Pack, who vacationed there, the early days of the desert paradise, various architectural masterworks, such as the fabulous El Mirador Hotel and the extraordinary, outrageous, and irreverent people of Palm Springs. Historian PETER MORUZZI is the founder of the Palm Springs Modern Committee, an architectural preservation group, and the author of Havana a Before Castro: When Cuba Was a Tropical Playground, Palm Springs Holiday: A Vintage Tour from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea, and Classic Dining: Discovering America's Finest Mid-Century Restaurants. He's been infatuated with Palm Springs since his first visit in 1990. He now splits his time between his homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs., This book collects more than two hundred fascinating and rarely seen historical photographs of Palm Springs, newly digitized from the Palm Springs Historical Society's expansive archive. Featured are many Hollywood celebrities, including Sinatra and the Rat Pack, who vacationed there, the early days of the desert paradise, various architectural masterworks, such as the fabulous El Mirador Hotel and the extraordinary, outrageous, and irreverent people of Palm Springs.
LC Classification NumberF869.P18M53 2015
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- Aug 04, 2020
Lots of interesting photos
This is an interesting presentation of a large number of historic Palm Springs photos. If you're looking for a comprehensive and insightful history of Palm Springs, this isn't it. But if what you're after is a bunch of cool pictures -- that in their own way offer insight into this fascinating town -- then you can't do better than Palm Springs Paradise. Perfect as a memory of your visit, or as a coffee table conversation starter, or for those interested in glimpses of the good old days in PS.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 13, 2018
Old Palm Springs Photos!
Ee spent 8 nights in PSZ ladt dprong. This book is vhock frll of fantastic pictures of the old Silver Screen movie stars & most of their luxury homes! Our 1st trip there & we will return many more timesVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 20, 2016
Interesting book!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
