Victoria Kastner

Another excellent installment in the series about Hearst Castle by Victoria Kastner. In this book, Kastner explores the way the Hearst cattle production is ran. It's a fascinating look at a way of life that virtually hasn't changed since the Hearst Ranch began. Once again, the pictures are breathtaking and add so much life to the book. Snippets of life on the ranch in its heyday are included, written by people who lived through those fascinating times. Very, very good reading.

Another excellent installment on the legend of William Randolph Hearst by Victoria Kastner. This book deals with the gardens of Hearst Castle and the surrounding land. It's a beautiful look at the land that Hearst fell in love with, the reason he built the Castle in the first place. Once again, the pictures are incredible and bring the words to life. Excellent!

A beautiful look at the iconic San Simeon estate of William Randolph Hearst. Victoria Kastner gives us a wonderful narrative, then fills the book with pictures to bring the words to life. The high quality pictures are the best thing about the book. No detail of the house is missed. In her narrative, Kastner talks of the history of the Castle, the building of it, the living in it, and the status it enjoys today. Excellent reading for any admirer of the Castle.