Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration

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Summary: An historic record of great interest, wit and style.
Review: Superb addition to the history of White House decoration. Fascinating insights into how the young Mrs. Kennedy was able to accomplish a top-to-bottom top-notch restoration and redecoration within just 30 months. Fine photographic record and well-written text make this a must-read for Jackiephiles and all students of interior design. Thanks to the authors! Leon Pascucci

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Summary: not enough for the money
Review: The writing is dry. The pictures are not the best and it fails to show whnat the White House looked like before the restoration. Everyone says that it looked horrible so why not give the reader a taste of what was so wrong with it? If you can find the White House guidebook that was produced to pay for the restoration read that instead. It has much betters photos.

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Summary: A Perfect Gift
Review: While I received this delightful book because I have always admired the Kennedy's, I enjoyed reading about the importance that the White House has sybolized to its visitors and to our national spirit. It now reflects our history (and the current resident's taste) and represents our President's office in a way that reflects the USA's world leadership position. The story and photos are more than historically interesting, they are entertaining! Highly recommended.