Bunny Mellon : The Life of an American Style Legend by Meryl Gordon (2017, Hardcover)

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PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-101455588741
ISBN-139781455588749
eBay Product ID (ePID)234881662

Product Key Features

Book TitleBunny Mellon : the Life of an American Style Legend
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, Rich & Famous, Regional / General, United States / 20th Century, Social Classes & Economic Disparity
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, Gardening, History
AuthorMeryl Gordon
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight28 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-016493
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Jacqueline Kennedy looked up to her socially. President Kennedy counted on her good taste to design the Rose Garden. Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon lived in a world ardently protected by discreet guards, long driveways, and noble family retainers. Thanks to Meryl Gordon we get past them." -- Chris Matthews, anchor, MSNBC's Hardball, and author of Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero
Dewey Decimal361.74092
SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH IN BIOGRAPHIES & MEMOIRS A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original., A new biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion.Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original., A biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original.
LC Classification NumberCT275.M469122G67

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