We walked and dozed in Umberto Pasti's garden with Eden Revisited a few years ago; now we wander his house amongst his treasures - tiles, carpets, textiles... All beautifully photographed t... read more
The author (an extremely active American lawyer) guides us through her own eclectic collection, from an ancient Chinese horse sculpture to a metal snail from a hardware store. Most of us wou... read more
Built in 1420-1436, the dome was not painted by Vasari and Zuccari until 1572-1579. This book, with text in English & Italian, presents in detail the entire pictorial cycle.
The product of many years' research, this is an amazing book that reconstructs the eleven 'Strand Palaces' which both gave rise to the distinctly English style that emerged in country houses... read more
After a decade of renovations, the Derbyshire palace is looking pretty dapper. Focusing on seven scenes in its history, this volume is a handsome portrait of the house and its collections.