Product Description

This magnificent, photo–laden volume invites us into the villas and gardens of northern Italy’s celebrated lake region.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1529826 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

From the Publisher
The jewel–like lakes of northern Italy—Orta, Maggiore, Como, and Garda—have drawn visitors for thousands of years, and their beauty has been the inspiration for countless artists, musicians, writers, and poets. While visitors still flock to experience the magic of the lakes, there are those who have chosen to sink deeper roots, building dreamlike villas along the water’s edge. In 200 color photographs, Villas on the Lakes beautifully reveals some of the most remarkable of these. From crenellated castles to artists’ abodes, the reader will explore private homes dating from the late Renaissance to the 20th century. A splendid book for travelers, Italophiles, and anyone with a love of architecture and interior design. Elizabeth Helman Minchilli, an American now living in Italy, previously collaborated with photographer Simon McBride in Private Rome, Private Tuscany, and Restoring a Home in Italy. She writes regularly for Architectural Digest, Elle D&#eacute;cor, and ARTnews and has lectured at NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts. Simon McBride’s work has appeared in more than 30 books as well as magazines, including Architectural Digest and House & Garden.