In the Spirit of Venice
| Author | : Alexis Gregory |
| Publisher | : Editions Assouline |
| Total Pages | : 167 |
| Release | : 2005-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 2843236630 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9782843236631 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (631 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis In the Spirit of Venice by : Alexis Gregory
Download or read book In the Spirit of Venice written by Alexis Gregory and published by Editions Assouline. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inside view of Venice from bon vivant, art historian, author, musician, and world traveler Alexis Gregory, evoking the great palaces of Venice, legendary friends including Peggy Guggenheim, Lily Volpi, and Arrigo Cipriani, and great Venetian figures of the past such as the mad Marchesa Casati, the Sapphic muse Princess Winnaretta de Polignac, and the spoiled Charles de Besteigui. In this illustrated book, the city's emblematic characters, places, and events come alive.
