Cappello Daniel (7 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardbound, no dust jacket, as issued. Gilt to page edges. Minor soiling to front board, otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Beautifully bound 8x11 inch hardcover. Pale Salmon Satin-like fabric cloth over board book in fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Very good condition, light cover wear, no marks to interior. 192 pages, Quarto, 12" x 9.5" x 1". A lively and lighthearted look at the culture, history, and fashion of the Ivy League: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College. Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University. Small 1" discolored spot on front cover.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. CAPPELLO, Daniel is a writer and editor who has worked on the editorial staffs of George, The New Yorker, and Quest magazines. He is also the founder of 47 Ventures, a creative consulting firm that handles clients in media, politics, design, philanthropy, fashion, and the arts. He received his BA degree in government from Harvard University. [192] pp. Assouline 2012 12" x 9 1/2" Much more than a grouping of eight colleges and universities, the Ivy League--with its hallowed halls, private clubs, and grassy quadrangles--is seen by some as the golden ticket to the American Dream. Captured in countless novels, films, and television shows, and mentioned in everyday conversations around the globe, these centuries-old institutions stand proudly as symbols of one of America's greatest strengths--its world-renowned education system. Popularly regarded as the apex of academic achievement, many ambitious parents also see in the Ivy League a gateway to the world of the socially powerful and financially successful. Taking a close-up look at each of these campuses, Harvard alumnus Daniel Cappello illustrates the unique spirit of each school and determines what sets one apart from the other--from the presidents they've trained to the silver-screen characters they've inspired; from the size of their endowments to the number of celebrities they enroll; from dominant political stances to athletic rivalries, architectural styles, and campus fashion. OUT OF PRINT The Ivy League is so much more than a group of eight universities. Attending one of these prominent schools provides entree into a world of exclusivity and private clubs a membership that never expires. Through photos and text, The Ivy League admits readers to the world's most revered institutions, portraying the character of each school and what sets it apart, from renowned graduates and dominant political stances to athletic rivalries, architectural styles, popular fashion, and more. Much more than a grouping of eight colleges and universities, the Ivy League--with its hallowed halls, private clubs, and grassy quadrangles--is the consummate reward of the American Dream. Captured in countless novels, films, and television shows, and mentioned in everyday conversations around the globe, these centuries-old institutions stand proudly as universal symbols of one of America's greatest strengths--its world-renowned education system. Representing the apex of academic achievement, the Ivy League is also a gateway to the socially powerful and elite, making it the wish of all parents for their children. But that's only the beginning. Taking a close-up look at each of these campuses, Harvard alumnus Daniel Cappello illustrates the unique spirit of each school and determines what sets them apart--from the presidents they've trained to the silver-screen characters they've inspired; from the size of their endowments to the number of celebrities they enroll; from dominant political stances to athletic rivalries, architectural styles, and popular fashion.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Faint stain on front cover, otherwise in perfect condition. pages are clean and without markings, nothing filled in.