{"product_id":"the-inn-crowd-artistic-getaways-and-the-modern-innkeepers-who-crafted-them-hardcover","title":"The Inn Crowd: Artistic Getaways and the Modern Innkeepers Who Crafted Them - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJackie Caradonio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBobbi Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eSteven Plofker\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating collection of stylish getaways and the modern innkeepers who crafted them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inn Crowd \u003c\/i\u003einvites readers into more than than 20 unique, stylish independent inns across the Northeastern United States. These charming and gracious properties aren't just places to stay - they are dreams realized, reflecting the innkeepers' creativity, ingenuity, and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRanging from quaint escapes to luxurious retreats, the one-of-a-kind spaces are a testament to the vision and passion of the innkeepers behind them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatured inns include The George, beauty mogul Bobbi Brown's hotel in a landmarked Georgian Revival building; Glenmere Mansion, a stunning Gilded Age estate restored and transformed into a luxury resort; The Inn at Kenmore Hall, the exceedingly handsome white-columned guesthouse co-owned by Frank Muytjens, former head of menswear at J.Crew; Inns of Aurora, the veritable village of historic properties assembled by Pleasant Rowland, creator of the American Girl doll; and Long Island's Silver Sands, a beloved midcentury motel reinvented as a modern beach club. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLushly illustrated with more than 250 evocative photographs and featuring lively profiles of the innkeepers themselves, \u003ci\u003eThe Inn Crowd\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to experience firsthand these unforgettable destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJackie Caradonio\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning editor, journalist, and photographer. Her work has been published in numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eTravel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Businessweek, Town \u0026amp; Country, National Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, and many of the nation's top newspapers, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also served as an editor on staff at \u003ci\u003eDepartures, Robb Report\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTravel +Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e. She has spent the last fifteen years photographing and writing about the most exclusive hotels and resorts around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBobbi Brown and Steven D. Plofker \u003c\/b\u003e are the hoteliers behind The George, a thirty-one-room boutique hotel in Montclair, New Jersey. Brown is a renowned makeup artist; creator, with Plofker, of two successful cosmetic brands, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road; bestselling author; sought-after speaker; and beauty industry icon. Brown made the TIME100 \"Most Influential People in the World\" list and was named one of \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e's Most Powerful Women and \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e's \"50 Over 50\" Most Influential Women. She has received the \u003ci\u003eGlamour \u003c\/i\u003e Woman of the Year Award, the Fashion Group International Night of Stars Beauty Award, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation's ROBIE Humanitarian Award. Plofker is a real estate developer, attorney, and entrepreneur. His real estate projects include historic renovations, new construction, and adaptive reuse of commercial, industrial, and residential assets in New Jersey, Florida, and New York. His entrepreneurial ventures include Centercourt, a New Jersey-based chain of tennis and indoor sports facilities, and 18 Label Studios, a film and photography studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 11.3 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985755799853,"sku":"9781580936965","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/yvlURAOI719781580936965.webp?v=1776138862","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-inn-crowd-artistic-getaways-and-the-modern-innkeepers-who-crafted-them-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}