{"product_id":"private-homes-of-santa-barbara-the-visionaries-creators-hardcover","title":"Private Homes of Santa Barbara: The Visionaries \u0026 Creators - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHolly Lepere\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Alan Marks\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrivate Homes of Santa Barbara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an invitation into twelve distinctive homes in Santa Barbara's exclusive neighborhoods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExplore the gorgeous architecture and luxurious interiors of majestic estates, historical renovations, intimate sanctuaries, and mountain retreats, spanning styles from sublime and grand to bold and modern. What makes these individual environments extraordinary is what they share: a thoughtful response to the unique character and architecture of each site and the larger environmental context of the American Riviera. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrivate Homes of Santa Barbara\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect companion volume to \u003ci\u003ePrivate Gardens of Santa Barbara\u003c\/i\u003e (Gibbs Smith, 2020) with a similar trim size, cover treatment, and layout. Each project includes commentary by the featured architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and builders, along with behind-the-scenes stories from Lepere's photo shoots. The book presents a range of perspectives, giving voice to the challenges and collaborations involved in creating extraordinary homes, offering readers inspiration, insider insight, and an intimate view of Santa Barbara's most remarkable residences.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolly Lepere\u003c\/b\u003e is a Santa Barbara-based photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, and built landscapes. A Texas native, Lepere worked in New York City, Dallas, and Los Angeles before settling on the west coast in Santa Barbara, California. A lifelong love of built design drew her to the world of architecture and landscape, and she is now a trusted and sought-after photographer by leading architects and interior designers. Lepere's storytelling approach captures intimate, detail-rich images that reveal the artistry, craftsmanship, and character of each project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHolly's work has been featured in top publications worldwide including \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTraditional Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVeranda\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLuxe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGarden Design\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the photographer of \u003ci\u003eThe Private Gardens of Santa Barbara\u003c\/i\u003e by Margie Grace, published by Gibbs Smith in 2020. She is a contributing photographer in Wade Weissman's \u003ci\u003eHomes of Quiet Elegance: A Collection of Recent Works by Wade Weissmann Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Gibbs Smith in Fall 2024.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 11.3 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71808561414397,"sku":"9781423668992","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/fkA9otT5Mj9781423668992.webp?v=1793814691","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/private-homes-of-santa-barbara-the-visionaries-creators-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}