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#172932 in Books Peter Moruzzi 2009-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .78 x 10.00l; 2.14 #File Name: 1423604768176 pagesPalm Springs Holiday A Vintage Tour from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Do not buy the Kindle editionBy J. PaulsonnThis is a fun book; but do not buy the Kindle edition. Pages are chopped up in weird ways; and illustrations are not kept together with the descriptions. It's just a mess. When in PS; I saw a copy in a book store and it's much much easier to appreciate on paper. Some books just weren't made for Kindle.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Approachable for any level of interest.By M. ThakeryMy copy of Peter Moruzzi's last gem just arrived and come September I'll have a complete set!!While more moderate in scope than his book "Havana..."; a bible for those interested in the socio-political construct that was Havana before the Cuvan Revolution; "Palm Springs Holiday" offers the subject matter the same in-depth treatment; absolutely saturating the reader in the culture and color of the time.This gorgeous tome BRIMS with fabulous images and stories; serving in many cases as the sole unifying historical record of a time and place that was such an incredibly massive part of the "American Experience" of the period.Moruzzi; an art historian and expert on mid-century 'modern' architecture; sprinkles architectural history throughout every chapter of the book; offering lively discussion on styles from Spanish Colonial Revival to Rustic Ranch; but his chapter dedicated to 'Desert Modern' styles and techniques; influences that would become so very prominent in much if the rest of the country in the third quarter of the century; provides the reader with a depth of understanding uncommon in what may initially be seen as a coffee-table book.Whether intentional or not; Mr. Moruzzi treats this subject with more personal input than his previous book. That is to say; one gets a sense; going from page-to-page; less of reading an historical analysis on the art and architecture of the times; and more like they are listening to an educational newsreel (possibly one produced by the Chamber of Commerce?) on the Coachella Valley area. If this rowdy; delicious book had been assembled by anyone else I don't think it would have come off as well as it did; but the author does such a splendid job of setting the stage and pulling the characters together (the hotels; the visionaries; the scenery) that it would almost seem academically-heavy if not for his occasional tongue-in-cheek observations. .Why not 5 stars? Simply put; while a terrifically interesting look at a colorful; sometimes pivotal; often kitschy period of sun; fun; and fashion; I don't personally see it as a 5-star subject; and that's okay. Mr. Moruzzi's presentation through photos and stories truly brings this corner of history to life. The book is just a joy; and makes me anxious for his next offering. (Which I've already per-ordered; by the way...)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is not a good format for KindleBy Jeanine2This book is not a good format for Kindle. The pages and pictures could not be expanded. The caption font was so small; I had to use a magnifying glass to read it! The history of Palm Springs wasn't light hearted reading as expected; but it was interesting and often surprising. There are good historical photos and information; but skip the Kindle version if you are interested.
