A book about the villa town Paradiset - but also a book about the development of Partille municipality during the 20th century. Paradiset holds the key to the early industrial establishments, with the Harbeck, Jebsen and Eck families, each of whom is given a separate chapter. The description extends from the 1890s to the present day, with some completely new knowledge about the origin of the architecture and the connection with Utbynäs Villastad. Professor emeritus Claes Caldenby begins with an architectural history overview of the villa town as a phenomenon, and places Paradiset in context. The book also provides interesting personal and cultural history in various areas. Main author Per Arne Skansen. With text contributions by Claes Caldenby, Bo Eek, Michael Eriksson, Leif Jebsen, Eva Nielsen, Fritz Olausson and Bo Renander. The book is richly illustrated with both historical and recent photographs.