American Hotel Stories

American Hotel Stories
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Publisher : Editions Assouline
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 2759402703
ISBN-13 : 9782759402700
Rating : 4/5 (700 Downloads)

Book Synopsis American Hotel Stories by : Francisca Matteoli

Download or read book American Hotel Stories written by Francisca Matteoli and published by Editions Assouline. This book was released on 2009 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Big Sur to Boston, this enticing volume follows in the footsteps of Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Tennessee Williams, Al Capone, Clint Eastwood, Esther Williams, and some of America's most famous personalities and hotel guests. Which famous star stayed at the Biltmore in Coral Gables? Where did notorious Beat writer Jack Kerouac seek refuge? Which beloved entertainer still performs in the cafe of The Carlyle in Manhattan? Which folk singer produced an album and a child in the Hotel Chelsea? The myths, the mysteries, and the affairs unravel city by city in this captivating book by travel writer Francisca Matteoli. A comprehensive appendix guides you to a select list of the nation's most unique hotels to make your own story.


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