My Passion for Design
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0670022136 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Barbra Streisand is the only artist ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe, National Endowment for the Arts, and Peabody awards, as well as the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors
In addition to glimpses of her homes, Barbra shares memories of her childhood, the development of her sense of style, and what collecting has come to mean to her. From the cabaret to the Broadway stage, from television and film stardom to her acclaimed work as a director, from the recording studio to the concert hall, she has demonstrated that the extraordinary voice that launched her career was only one of her remarkable gifts. For nearly five decades Barbra Streisand has been one of the singular figures in American entertainment. My Passion for Design focuses on the architecture and construction of her newest homes, the dream refuge that she has longed for since the days when she shared a small Brooklyn apartment with her mother, brother,
. About the AuthorBarbra Streisand is the only artist ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe, National Endowment for the Arts, and Peabody awards, as well as the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors
"Great photos & interesting journey" according to vjmichaelg. From reading the book, I get a clearer picture of the woman behind the unsurpassed talent. It's that thorniness in her character about having things be absolutely right. Perfect. That's the driving force in her success. And she does address this quest for perfection in. A. Straznicky said Fascinating. just completely fascinating to see how much different the really rich are,Okay, she buys this amazing property on the California coastline and then converts the entire property, grounds included, to look like an old New England Mill. She got them digging and moving ear. A Most Amazing Tour What a beautiful pictorial tour through Ms. Streisand's estate. She has another talent in decorating to add to all the others. It took you through each room and she explained the design and the road taken to get from the thoughts to the finished room. Each item selecte