Words by Servane Giol

 

An intimate look at private rooms and palaces, many previously unpublished, with an exceptional guide, in a book that reveals the eternal splendor of Venice.
 
Venice of a thousand reflections, Venice of mirrors and glass, Venice of silk and gold, Venice of light and lace, Venice of transparencies and porcelain. Servane Giol, who has lived there for over twenty years, passionately describes his adopted city, opening the doors of historic palaces and homes recently restored to their former splendor, now home to a new generation of artists and designers drawn to the radiant beauty, energy, and Venetian lifestyle. The city described and photographed in this book is the Venice of excellence, discoveries, and inventions. The Venice of monopolies and what remains of them. The Venice of artisans and the homes for which these excellences were invented. The Venice of the women and their families who inhabit these homes. Organized around the exquisite materials that adorn Venetian palaces and celebrating the city's artisanal skills, this love letter to Venice's hidden beauties is brilliantly photographed by Mattia Aquila. It will be a revelation for anyone who loves the stunning view of the domes and the golden, iridescent silence of this legendary city, forever suspended between sky and sea.

 

Published by Marsilio

 

Note: The content of this book is in Italian.