Vacations & Travel

Venetian Chic

- By Francesca Bortolotto Possati

As one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the world, Venice has captured the imaginatio­n of artists, designers, and writers far and wide throughout history. Venetian art connoisseu­r, interior designer and hotelier, Francesca Bortolotto Possati truly knows and understand­s the intricacie­s of Venice, and acts as a guide throughout the book, sharing her passion for the private side of this mythic city. Visit and discover artists’ studios, the homes of elegant Venetian friends, palaces with ancient secrets, experience restaurant­s, markets and artisan shops, and take a gondola ride through hidden gardens. This beautiful coffee table book is full of stunning photograph­y by Robyn Lea, which showcases the iconic city through fresh eyes, and the sentimenta­l foreword by renowned actor Jeremy Irons perfectly complement­s the journey about to be embarked on by the reader. Assouline, RRP: USD $85.00

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