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The Venice: A Private Invitation book offers an intimate exploration of the city through the eyes of author Servane Giol, guiding readers through canals, secluded squares, and hidden alleys to meet Venice's most creative residents. Its heavily illustrated pages celebrate artisanship and craftsmanship across time, with access to private historic palaces and the restored homes of a new generation of artists. The photography, captured by Mattia Aquila, documents the city's decadent essence with a visual richness that complements the written narrative.
In this intimate exploration of a city, author Servane Giol guides readers through a labyrinth of canals, secluded squares, and threadneedle alleys to meet some of Venice’s most creative residents, celebrating artisanship at every turn. Flammarion's 'Venice: A Private Invitation' opens the doors to the city’s private historic palaces and the recently restored homes of a new generation of artists drawn to Venice’s decadent essence and energy. This heavily illustrated love letter to the secret sides of a city and its crafts through time is enthrallingly captured by photographer Mattia Aquila.
