With new photography from his upcoming book Mansions of The Gilded Age, Phillip James Dodd not only recounts the stories behind these magnificent mansions, but also the fascinating, and sometimes scandalous, lives of those that called them home. From robber barons and social grandames to literary luminaries and circus impresarios; from selfless acts of generosity and philanthropy to family feuds, sham weddings, tragedy on board the RMS Titanic, and accusations of murder.
Phillip James Dodd is a bestselling author, award-winning architect, and has been described by Julian Fellowes as the foremost authority on the architecture of the Gilded Age. A native of Manchester, England, he attended the Prince of Wales' Institute of Architecture in London, before moving to New York in 1996, and founding his own award-winning residential architecture firm. His designs span from New York to India, and he has received prestigious honors including the Addison Mizner and Schuler Architecture Awards. Phillip’s last book, An American Renaissance, brings to life the grand architecture and scandalous stories of figures like Astor, Carnegie, Frick, Morgan, and Vanderbilt. His next title, Mansions of The Gilded Age, is set for release in May 2027 and features a foreword by Julian Fellowes, the acclaimed creator of Downton Abbey and the HBO series The Gilded Age.
