"The opulent estates of England and Ireland’s royal and blue-blooded dynasties are perennial catnip to those craving inspiration on the grandest scale. “<i>Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats</i>,” by James Reginato and photographer Jonathan Becker, longtime chroniclers of the rich and famous, does not disappoint,<b> providing an insiders’ portrait of 16 extraordinarily maintained residences belonging to such tenacious tenants as the Prince of Wales and the fourth Baron Rothschild</b>."<br />—New York Times T Magazine<br /><br />"<b>The book chronicles the fascinating lineage and examines the amazing architecture of the houses belonging to some of the leading families of Great Britain, in a lush and very weighty tome</b>…If you're starting your holiday shopping early, it's the perfect gift for the PBS-obsessed and lovers of traditional interior design and English country life." <br /><i>—Adweek Fishbowl NY<br /></i><br />"...features noble homes from grand palaces to modest cottages. A book that took years to complete which included convincing extremely private individuals who have never before opened up their homes." <br /><i>—Forbes.com</i><br /><br />"This stunning book presents the intriguing stories and celebrated histories of some of the UK’s leading families…and their occasional scandal." <br />—<i>The Society Diaries<br /><br /></i>"In this book, <i>Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats</i>, Reginato has compiled these [aristocratic] profiles in one volume, focusing on the splendid homes of the English and Irish aristocracy.  And what a volume it is, with featured homes that include Blenheim, Haddon Hall, Lismore Castle, and Goodwood House.  <b>With photography by the esteemed Jonathan Becker, Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats will likely join the league of those coveted books about high-society by Horst and Slim Aarons</b>." <br /><i>—PeakOfChic.com<br /></i><br />"...<b>stands out as an absolute treasure </b>in the release of new books being published this Fall." <br /><i>—LittleAugury.com<br /></i><br />"<b>This is a...book of beautiful photographs, bookended with fascinating stories.</b> It’s a great present for people who love Olde England and luxury retreats and the titled rich. It’s history. It’s dish." <br /><i>—HeadButler.com</i><br /><br />"Any great interior design loving Anglophile is keenly aware of the history of manor homes in England....<b>In Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats, almost as if on a docent led tour, James Reginato peels back these remarkable stories, layer by layer.</b>"<i> <br />—Color Outside the Lines<br /></i><br />"Rizzoli International will release <i>Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats </i>in October, <b>filled with opulent photos by Jonathan Becker </b>and a fine introduction by Reginato’s friend of twenty years, Viscount Linley. <b>The book focuses on leading aristocratic dynasties and includes marvelous profiles on the gentry</b>. . . . Although Reginato considers himself a journalist rather than a historian,<b> he weaves in the great wars, economic upheavals, and the scandals and tragedies that these great houses witnessed</b>." <br /><i>—Classic Chicago Magazine<br /><br /></i>"Here, <b>Reginato brings us stories of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit applied to preserving family homes for future generations </b>– stories that are as intriguing as the houses themselves! Rich photographs combined with Reginato’s gift for story-telling make this a delicious read. <b>This is of course a must-have addition to your library and would make a gorgeous gift!</b>"<br /><i>—WhatisJamesWearing.com<br /><br /></i>"Fall must haves." <br /><i><i>—La Dolce Vita<br /></i></i><br />"Vanity Fair contributor James Reginato’s intimate look at the fabled aristocratic houses of Great Britain and Ireland is the perfect cure for any reader still lamenting PBS's Downton Abbey ending."<i><i><br />—San Francisco Chronicle<br /><br /></i></i>"While the photographs are richly detailed and gorgeous, this is one of those few coffee table books that also deserves to be read."<br />—New York Social Diary