Vance Muse Bücher

The South comes alive in this magnificent new volume from the Smithsonian. Features include 200 or more full-color photos, 30 historical prints and paintings, maps, and an appendix of architectural styles.

After meeting Greta Garbo at a party in the early 1960s, Daum was invited by the great actress to accompany her on her strolls aroung Manhattan. The two became close friends, and Daum began to keep notes of Garbo's comments about everything from life in the city to how to make coffee. Daum's reminiscences are linked by Muse's anecdotal biography to offer an affectionate portrait of the star.

A series of guides to the historic sites of America consisting of 12 volumes, each devoted to a particular region of the country. The entries are arranged geographically and include sections on the history of art and literature, the building of homes and the making of fortunes. Vance Muse is an editor of "Life" magazine and author of "Old New Orleans".