Great Estates: The Lifestyles and Homes of American Magnates Tapa dura - 2009

"Titans of business have always been at the forefront of American mythology however, in both good times and bad, and it's worth putting today's crop of nabobs in their proper historical context....The oversized, lavishly illustrated volume celebrates the history of 40 of America's true barons of business, from the 1700s through this year's Forbes list, and opens the door into their private palaces along the way." ~Luxist.com

"My heart started to race, my eyesight flickered and I got blood-rush dizzy as I leafed through Jeffrey Hyland's The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills. Hyland unlocks the gates of some of the lushest, most lingering-gaze inspiring homes on the planet." ~The New York Post

"This amazingly researched and illustrated history of 50 incredible estates includes a who’s who of notables involved, as well as an authoritative look at the convergence of architectural styles (and audacity) that are as integral to Southern California as palm trees." ~Book Page

"High in the canyons above Los Angeles, the great estates of Beverly Hills have fascinated and enthralled those who have been lucky enough to visit them. But very few have ever been photographed in any detail. That is, until now. Jeffrey Hyland was granted exclusive access [to] these extraordinary properties. Many have been magnificently restored and are a living memento of the golden age of Hollywood." ~The London Times

William G. Scheller is the author or co-author of more than twenty books, including several written in connection with the National Geographic Society. He has written extensively on railroad history, the environment, and alternative energy.