Francesco "Toto" Bergamo Rossi has devoted his entire
professional life to the restoration, preservation and
promotion of the artistic and historical heritage of the city
of Venice and the surrounding Veneto region. After
twenty years of engagement in restoring the built environment
of Venice, he was asked in 2010 to head of the Venetian
Heritage Foundation, a position he currently holds. The
foundation is responsible for various exhibitions and publications,
all dedicated to Venice and the Veneto.
Jean-François Jaussaud is one of the France's most prominent
photographers of interior design and personal portraits. He
has been published in the most prestigious publications including
Elle Decor, Vogue, Marie-Claire and the New York Times amongst
others.
James Ivory is co-founder of Merchant Ivory Productions, along
with Ismail Merchant and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, and winner of
several Academy Awards. Merchant Ivory's iconic films include
Howard's End, A Room with a View, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge, and
The Remains of the Day which was nominated for eight Academy
Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
"From historical ninth century buildings to private palazzos and
apartments, the lavish interiors of 72 of Venice's most exclusive
properties are on full display in this new hardcover."
-BOSTON HOME MAGAZINE
"What hides behind the grand façades that line the canals of Venice
may be even more impressive than their ornate exteriors. But few
people have had the opportunity to see these magnificent
rooms—until now, that is. . . Divided into seven
chapters showcasing different neighborhoods, [Inside Venice]
includes never-before-photographed homes and some of Venice’s
beloved art and cultural institutions, from the Ca’ d’Oro to the
Punta della Dogana, now home to the François Pinault
Foundation."
-ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
"Venice has been a tourist attraction since the Renaissance for
good reason: the canals, alleys, hidden gardens and outlandish
architecture are like nothing else on the planet. Visitors can
spend weeks wandering the city, discovering something new at every
turn. There’s a hidden world, though, which almost every
tourist has been missing – the dizzying, gorgeous rooms within the
city’s richest residential homes. In the new book, Inside
Venice: A Private View of the City’s Most Beautiful Interiors, we
finally have a chance to peek inside these palazzos."
-SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
"Our book today is a genuine stunner: Inside Venice by
Toto Bergamo Rossi,with gorgeous photographs by Jean-Francois
Jaussaud. . . all shot with a light and airy warmth
quite unlike the forbidding coldness of so many such coffee table
books. I’ve slowly paged my way through more such books than I
can readily count, and I can’t recall one I’ve liked better than
this."
-OpenLettersMonthly.com
"The Italian city of Venice has beckoned visitors for centuries,
with its grand marble palaces, labyrinth of canals and artistic
sensibilities. For those wanting a a peek beyond the public
attractions, pick up Inside Venice: A Private View of the City's
Most Beautiful Interiors."
-FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
"Inside Venice: A Private View of the City’s Most Beautiful
Interiors offers poetic views of historic and modern interiors. .
. To visit a private palazzo in the late afternoon, with
golden light glancing off the Grand Canal, is one of the world’s
great experiences. Inside Venice offers these up-close views and a
sense of being there."
-THE STYLE SALONISTE
"Dive into the beauty of Venetian interiors in this exclusive
volume of classical Old World interior design, featuring private
properties only to be seen in [Inside Venice]."
-THE SOCIETY DIARIES
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