2018, ISBN: 9781524762193

Gebundene Ausgabe

New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. F/F/1st American Edition. The very name of the famous book,"Beeton's Book of Household Managem… Mehr…

New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. F/F/1st American Edition. The very name of the famous book,"Beeton's Book of Household Management', brings forth the image of a middle aged, socially astute, kindly but stern, Victorian upper class English woman, who effortlessly runs her home and family with maximum efficiency---doesn't it? Image how surprised and dismayed the women who turned to the book for advise would be to find out Mrs. Beeton was a twenty-one year old, married less than a year and living in a very small house in the suburbs with a staff of one maid. This biography of Isabella Beenton is a charming, eye opening look at what advertising and a good spin doctor can do for you. 480 pages, First American edition. Notes and sources, biblography and index. Book and Jacket are Fine; book is clean and tight, no markings. Dust Jacket price is intact, clean and no tears or nicks. Small loose wrinkle at top of jacket on rear. Covered with a mylar sleeve. Amusing and interesting book in perfect condition., Alfred A. Knopf, 2006, 5, First edition hardcover, which is in fine condition and signed and inscribed by the author. Please see photos for condition. Seller will carefully wrap book in bubble wrap, box it, and ship it with tracking.Lady in Red is the long-awaited collection of behind-the-scenes stories and iconic images of one of the most influential First Lady in modern history -- Nancy Reagan. Lovingly compiled by long-time close confidante and aide, Sheila Tate, the book provides a rare and much-anticipated look into the personal life of the president's wife, from her daily routines and travels as First Lady to her friendships and deep influence in the Reagan White House.Lady in Red depicts a nuanced portrait of this graceful yet strong woman who felt it was her mission to restore a sense of grandeur, mystique, and excitement to the presidency, showcasing the various roles that Mrs. Reagan played during her years in the White House, that of Wife, Mother, Protector, Host, Diplomat, and Advisor, among others.The book also features twenty-four pages of gorgeous color photographs, including "Nancy's Album," a collection of Mrs. Reagan's favorite photographs, which she entrusted to Sheila to share with the world after she and her beloved Ronnie had passed.To complete the portrait, Lady in Red includes interviews with the friends and politicians who knew Mrs. Reagan best: President George H. W. Bush, Chris Wallace, James Baker, Ed Meese, Maureen Dowd, and Marlin Fitzwater share their most cherished memories of the First Lady., Penguin Random House, 2018, 5<

2018, ISBN: 9781524762193

Gebundene Ausgabe

First edition hardcover, which is in fine condition and signed and inscribed by the author. Please see photos for condition. Seller will carefully wrap book in bubble wrap, box it, and sh… Mehr…

First edition hardcover, which is in fine condition and signed and inscribed by the author. Please see photos for condition. Seller will carefully wrap book in bubble wrap, box it, and ship it with tracking.Lady in Red is the long-awaited collection of behind-the-scenes stories and iconic images of one of the most influential First Lady in modern history -- Nancy Reagan. Lovingly compiled by long-time close confidante and aide, Sheila Tate, the book provides a rare and much-anticipated look into the personal life of the president's wife, from her daily routines and travels as First Lady to her friendships and deep influence in the Reagan White House.Lady in Red depicts a nuanced portrait of this graceful yet strong woman who felt it was her mission to restore a sense of grandeur, mystique, and excitement to the presidency, showcasing the various roles that Mrs. Reagan played during her years in the White House, that of Wife, Mother, Protector, Host, Diplomat, and Advisor, among others.The book also features twenty-four pages of gorgeous color photographs, including "Nancy's Album," a collection of Mrs. Reagan's favorite photographs, which she entrusted to Sheila to share with the world after she and her beloved Ronnie had passed.To complete the portrait, Lady in Red includes interviews with the friends and politicians who knew Mrs. Reagan best: President George H. W. Bush, Chris Wallace, James Baker, Ed Meese, Maureen Dowd, and Marlin Fitzwater share their most cherished memories of the First Lady., Penguin Random House, 2018, 5<