Overview
'Cottages in the Sun' is an insider's view of a Venice community where no house is simple. It is organized by time and era, tracing the bungalow cottage style in Venice from it's humble origins to the houses on the water and the more modern bungalows where a balance of old and new must be struck.
Full Product Details
Author: Melba Levick
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 1.288kg
ISBN: 9780847831586
ISBN 10: 0847831582
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 02 March 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Remaindered
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
California's Venice canals stand out even in a state known for its unique living. Margaret Bach's new release Cottages in the Sun showcases some of the best bungalows along the area's charm-packed walks. C Magazine <br> In their new book Cottages in the Sun: Bungalows of Venice, California, writer Margaret Bach and photographer Melba Levick take us on a tour of the charming homes that line the footpaths and canals of Venice. Most of the homes date back to about 100 years ago, to not long after tobacco millionaire Abbott Kinney first envisioned the area as America's version of the Italian destination. LATimes.com <br> A new-ish publication from Rizzoli, New York, this looks fantastically interesting... Hidden Gems abound, this is a great pick up. The Reference Council <br>.. .a 'must have' coffee table book for those that love Venice.... 240 pages of wonderful color pictures that anyone with an interest in architecture, interior design or just plain old lookie-loo-ati
California's Venice canals stand out even in a state known for its unique living. Margaret Bach's new release Cottages in the Sun showcases some of the best bungalows along the area's charm-packed walks. C Magazine<br><br> In their new book Cottages in the Sun: Bungalows of Venice, California , writer Margaret Bach and photographer Melba Levick take us on a tour of the charming homes that line the footpaths and canals of Venice. Most of the homes date back to about 100 years ago, to not long after tobacco millionaire Abbott Kinney first envisioned the area as America's version of the Italian destination. LATimes.com<br><br> A new-ish publication from Rizzoli, New York, this looks fantastically interesting... Hidden Gems abound, this is a great pick up. The Reference Council<br><br>. ..a 'must have' coffee table book for those that love Venice.... 240 pages of wonderful color pictures that anyone with an interest in architecture, interior design or just plain old lookie-loo-at the neighbors will enjoy. Yo! Venice!
Author Information
"Margaret Bach is a designer, writer, documentary filmmaker, historian, and preservation advocate. She is a member of the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission and editor of ""L.A. Architect."" Melba Levick is a widely published and exhibited photographer who works and lives in Venice, CA, Paris, and Spain. She is the photographer for Rizzoli's bestselling ""Casa California,"" ""India Sublime,"" and ""California Mediterranean,"" among many others."
