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Cottages in the Sun: Bungalows of Venice, California
Written by Margaret Bach, Photographed by Melba Levick
Pub Date: March 2010
Format: Hardcover
Category: House & Home - Decorating
US Price: $45.00
CAN Price: $55.00
ISBN: 978-0-8478-3158-6 (0-8478-3158-2)
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 9 x 9
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About this Book
A charming introduction to the inspired and inspiring cottages and bungalows of Venice, California.
More than a century ago, when Abbot Kinney built his Venice-of-America with its network of canals and fanciful buildings, cultural aspirations were high. Over the years, this aura of fantasy and imaginative possibility endured as integral to the zeitgeist of the place. Today, this spirit of innovation and creativity is richly expressed in the vintage bungalows and cottages that have been embraced and brought back to life by homeowners more in love with place than size. Stalwart survivors of the ebb and flow of the area’s fortunes over a century, these small homes channel the creative spirit of the place and provide a welcome counterpoint to oversize houses. Color, landscape, treasured collections, personal narrative, contemporary overlays and additions, art and craft, and inventive design—all combine in various ways to produce domestic environments with unique and deeply personal points of view.
Praise
"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
"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
"A new-ish publication from Rizzoli, New York, this looks fantastically interesting... Hidden Gems abound, this is a great pick up." ~The Reference Council
About the Author
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.
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