Venice and the Veneto - European Travel Books

Hardcover - March, 1998 - Abbeville Press
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By: Sonja Bullaty, Angelo Lomeo and Sylvie Durastanti
ISBN: 0789201666

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With its lovely waterways, stunning architecture, and spirited carnival, it's no wonder that Venice has enchanted visitors for centuries. In Venice and the Veneto, photographers Sonja Bullaty and Angelo Lomeo capture the allure of this unforgettable city in rich, full-color photographs that resemble fine paintings. Each of the nine chapters focuses on a different Venetian theme, including "A Watery Realm," in which breathtaking views of the city's waterways may be found, and "Piazza San Marco," "a compelling image whether the day is just dawning, already well advanced, or drawing to a close." Bullaty and Lomeo also turn their expert eyes to the beautiful region surrounding Venice, the Veneto, which "encompasses Palladian palaces, medieval villages, vineyards, and the Dolomite Mountains." Such splendid photographs, when coupled with the musings on Venice from distinguished writers, artists, and musicians sprinkled throughout the text, make "the ideal gift book for those who have experienced the magic of Venice and long to return, as well as those who look forward to exploring this magical city and discovering the Veneto."

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Reviews by readers

Captured the beauty of Venice

Venice and the Veneto has some very charming pictures of both Venice and the islands and inland surrounding it. The pictures are beautifully taken at various times in the day at different angles. I would recommend this as a coffee table book to whom ever has a love for Venice. I did think though that it would have been even a more delight for me if it had more works on the not so familiar aspects of Venice- such as the trailing tresses of plants or the gardens hidden in stone walls.

More artistic than Venetian

Having been to Venice and the surrounding area, I was excited about getting a book that would contain high quality photos of what I saw, however, the selection of photographs in this book was pretty disappointing. I'm shocked that it doesn't contain a single picture of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world. Also, I would have appreciated more mountain scenes and fewer pictures of blooming trees, masks, windows, and statues of animals. Overall, it's an interesting and pretty book but with too many pictures of boring things.

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