Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats

The opulent estates of England and Ireland s royal and blue-blooded dynasties are perennial catnip to those craving inspiration on the grandest scale. <i>Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats</i>, by James Reginato and photographer Jonathan Becker, longtime chroniclers of the rich and famous, does not disappoint, <b> providing an insiders portrait of 16 extraordinarily maintained residences belonging to such tenacious tenants as the Prince of Wales and the fourth Baron Rothschild</b>. New York Times T Magazine <b>The book chronicles the fascinating lineage and examines the amazing architecture of the houses belonging to some of the leading families of Great Britain, in a lush and very weighty tome</b> If you're starting your holiday shopping early, it's the perfect gift for the PBS-obsessed and lovers of traditional interior design and English country life. <i> Adweek Fishbowl NY.. .features noble homes from grand palaces to modest cottages. A book that took years to complete which included convincing extremely private individuals who have never before opened up their homes. <i> Forbes.com</i> This stunning book presents the intriguing stories and celebrated histories of some of the UK s leading families and their occasional scandal. <i>The Society Diaries In this book, <i>Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats</i>, Reginato has compiled these [aristocratic]profiles in one volume, focusing on the splendid homes of the English and Irish aristocracy. And what a volume it is, with featured homes that include Blenheim, Haddon Hall, Lismore Castle, and Goodwood House. <b>With photography by the esteemed Jonathan Becker, Great Houses, Modern Aristocratswill likely join the league of those coveted books about high-society by Horstand Slim Aarons</b>. <i> PeakOfChic.com.. .<b>stands out as an absolute treasure </b>in the release of new books being published this Fall. <i> LittleAugury.com <b>This is a...book of beautiful photographs, bookended with fascinating stories.</b> It s a great present for people who love Olde England and luxury retreats and the titled rich. It s history. It s dish. <i> HeadButler.com</i> Any great interior design loving Anglophile is keenly aware of the history of manor homes in England....<b>In Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats, almost as if on a docent led tour, James Reginato peels back these remarkable stories, layer by layer.</b> <i> Color Outside the Lines Rizzoli International will release<i>Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats</i>in October, <b>filled with opulent photos by Jonathan Becker </b>and a fine introduction by Reginato s friend of twentyyears, Viscount Linley. <b>The book focuses on leading aristocratic dynasties and includes marvelous profiles on the gentry</b>. . . .Although Reginato considers himself a journalist rather than a historian, <b> he weaves in the great wars, economic upheavals, and the scandals and tragedies that these great houses witnessed</b>. <i> Classic Chicago Magazine Here, <b>Reginato brings us stories of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit applied to preserving family homes for future generations </b> stories that are as intriguing as the houses themselves! Rich photographs combined with Reginato s gift for story-telling make this a delicious read. <b>This is of course a must-have addition to your library and would make a gorgeous gift!</b> <i> WhatisJamesWearing.com Fall must haves. <i><i> La Dolce Vita</i> Vanity Fair contributor James Reginato s intimate look at the fabled aristocratic houses of Great Britain and Ireland is the perfect cure for any reader still lamenting PBS's Downton Abbey ending. <i><i> San Francisco Chronicle </i> While the photographs are richly detailed and gorgeous, this is one of those few coffee table books that also deserves to be read. New York Social Diary