This coffee table book presents over 700 full-color pictures of 50 "Distinctive Homes of America®", all located throughout the city of Naples. Each home was selected because it has distinctive features that set it apart in a positive way. Some homes are so well designed and built that they are without peer. Our goal was to present the 50 featured homes and their surrounding communities in the best possible light. Twelve professional photographers contributed their own spectacular photography to accomplish this. The principle photography was shot by me, author Glenn Hettinger, AIA as I drove, boated and walked around Naples. Most of the featured homes are arranged in random order to avoid a repetition of architectural style, designers, builders or neighborhoods. This was also done to create a sense of anticipation with each page turn. Please enjoy your tour of these homes, many of which have not previously been photographed.
Volume III - Naples, Florida
John Beehner (June 15, 2018 verified purchaser)
This is a Five Stars Book!
“Beautiful homes of character, Dream homes. Let me know when the next book comes out.”
Troup’s Dad (May 21, 2018 verified purchaser)
An Eye for the Extraordinary.
“What a terrific find. We love this book. The homes are beautiful yes, but they are chosen because of the "DISTINCTIVENESS". Clearly Mr. Hettinger has an eye for the extraordinary. It would take an architect to notice much of what is captured in these pages. So many ideas for your own home. Right now we have this as our coffee table dream book. We turn the pages and dream of our own distinctive home as we visualize through the eyes of others (and the camera lens) so much potential we had yet to discover. We also appreciate that the author has a "worthy cause" whereby some of the profits go to help others in need.”
David Eurie (June 4, 2018 verified purchaser)
Amazing Book!
“I love this book! I'm the type of person that wants to go see the beautiful homes and see a "behind the scenes" of the mansion and this book lets me do it. There are several of these books out and I look forward anytime that I can find a new one and devour the pictures in the book. I wish he would have more so I can see the inside of the amazing homes. The photography Is amazing as well in that I feel like I've been there without ever leaving my house!”
Luke R. Stephens (June 4, 2018 verified purchaser)
I’ve always wanted to see these homes.
“The pictures in this volume are amazing. Naples is a beautiful place but having driven the roads wanting the see the homes, it was a bit disappointing as many of them have huge hedges for privacy … and nothing for me to see. This book is the answer to that. Great pics, great information about the homes. Looking forward to the other volumes.”
Tori Heinzel (June 2, 2018 verified purchaser)
Beautiful All-Around Book.
“Extremely well-done book. Amazing pictures. Great gift for those who are hard to please. My friends love the book too.”
Ben Dernas (May 23, 2018 verified purchaser)
First Class Book.
“The quality of this book, the pictures, the pages, everything about it is first class. Awesome homes with awesome pictures with great detail. It is the perfect coffee table book, sure to impress and be enjoyed. I highly recommend it and others in the series.”
Diana Jenkins (May 2, 2018 verified purchaser)
Magnificent Homes!
“I bought this book with my British friends in mind, thinking I would gift it to them because they love Naples so much. But now after flipping through it I know I’ll have to buy a second copy for myself. One of my favorite things to do is visit my friends’ homes. Even on vacation I love getting invited into someone’s home, it really gives me a thrill to see how other people live. Especially when visiting a foreign country, it’s like being an archaeologist, and discovering the culture.”
“With the very first home “Sterling Silver” I was hooked, it’s the quintessential, traditional-style Naples home. It is exquisite. The small inset shots that show the details are amazing. I love seeing the unique mailboxes and special art pieces. There’s plenty of Mediterranean, French Country and West Indies style homes. I love them all! And reading the stories that go with the homes really make me feel like I’ve been there. Now after turning every single page, I’ve decided my favorite home of all is “Home in the Sky” a French Caribbean-style home that I just want to lose myself in! I’ve never seen anything like it. I am a very picky connoisseur of interior design and fine art, but in this home, I wouldn’t change a thing. Magnificent!”
Kindle Customer (March 27, 2017 verified purchaser)
Naples Book Distinctive Homes Of America®.
“This book appears to be in excellent condition. Lots of photos of interiors and exteriors of homes. I will enjoy reading this a bit more thoroughly soon & will update this review.”
Author Glenn Hettinger: "Visiting Naples for the first time was love at first sight. I had lived in Florida for 32 years, but it took traveling to a destination wedding in April, 2013 for me to discover Naples. I was amazed by all of the things that I loved about this town, and I instantly knew that it would make a great setting for my next book - this one. Book III. Of the many things I love about this city is this one contagious custom: the flow of pedestrians heading west to the white sand beaches every night about an hour before sunset. The east-west Avenues are filled with residents carrying beach chairs and refreshments. This town makes the time to enjoy the free sunsets with neighbors and a cold drink most evenings. How delightful is that?!"
