Tuscany Interiors (Interiors (Taschen)) (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

With Florence as its center, the Tuscan region of Italy has become a symbol of romantic, rural elegance, used as a backdrop for many period movies as well as for commercials. This latest installment in the "Interiors" series (e.g., New York Interiors, LJ 9/15/97) shows domestic interiors of the region, primarily of villas but also of apartments and farmhouses. The styles shown in the beautifully photographed color photos include modern, classical, and rustic, reflecting the personalities of the inhabitants. The text is in English, French, and German. Interior design collections as well as public libraries where there is an interest in Tuscany will consider this a worthy purchase.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Tuscany is big right now--and so is this coffee-table book. The fifth entry in the Interiors series, this extremely handsome volume goes inside 40 private residences in places such as Lucca, Siena, and Florence. There are farmhouses and villas, apartments and lofts. The hundreds of full-page and smaller color photos are gloriously lit, making it seem as though the sun always shines in Tuscany. American audiences may find it somewhat distracting to see the text in German and French as well as in English. Each living space gets a short introduction and captions for the pictures. Lovers of Italian living and those who enjoy books about interior design will equally take pleasure from this. Ilene Cooper

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822878820
• ISBN-13: 978-3822878828
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #757,217 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than decorating magazines, November 6, 1998

By A Customer

This wonderful book is a true inspiration and also a type of travelogue. A chance to see inside some of those mysterious buildings that fill Siena and Florence and the hillsides of Tuscany. See the guys with the good plumbing and what they do with really seriously old timbers and architecture.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful architecture, glossy and oversized, July 2, 2001

By	Ann Dumont - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a feast for the eyes as it captures the elegance and romance of the Tuscany region. My own preference for more simple decor became obvious as much of the interiors are very lavish.However, if you like the gilded and the opulent looks, you won't be disappointed. The exterior photos of these homes were my favorites and captured the ageless beauty of this region.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!!!, June 22, 2001

By	Kristina Steinbüchel (Izmir Turkey) - See all my reviews

Another lovely book from Angelica Taschen! Like the ''Seaside Interiors'' this one is a ''must have'' book also. Lovely pictures, cozy and quality home interiors. Beautiful coffee table book. Makes you think that it is a result of hard work and quality time spend to do this book. Enjoy it!