Venice: Impressions in Ink — Desmond Freeman

Desmond Freeman

Venice - Impressions in Ink

Heritage Press, 2016

The award winning publication by Desmond Freeman. It is the first book in the 5 - volume series on Venice, Paris, Rome, New York and London. The series is published and distributed by Images Publishing, Melbourne.

There are two hardbound editions of this coffee table book each of 88 pages. The book displays all the pictures in the Venice Collection, some in full detail and some as cropped sections.

There are two hardbound editions of this coffee table book each of 88 pages. The book displays all the pictures in the Venice Collection, some in full detail and some as cropped sections.

The pictures illustrate a wide variety of Venetian locations from the iconic sights of St. Mark’s and the buildings surrounding it to intimate architectural details of private and public buildings.

The pictures illustrate a wide variety of Venetian locations from the iconic sights of St. Mark’s and the buildings surrounding it to intimate architectural details of private and public buildings.

Detail and shading are two consistent features of Desmond’s style and the arresting colour of terracotta roof tiles pervades and characterises this eclectic collection of drawings.

Detail and shading are two consistent features of Desmond’s style and the arresting colour of terracotta roof tiles pervades and characterises this eclectic collection of drawings.

The regular book has a dust jacket and endpapers featuring a reproduction of a 15th century Venetian fabric. There are two, dramatic eight-page gatefolds featuring the two largest works in the series.

The regular book has a dust jacket and endpapers featuring a reproduction of a 15th century Venetian fabric. There are two, dramatic eight-page gatefolds featuring the two largest works in the series.

The deluxe book comes in a presentation slipcase upholstered in a printed linen finish. Each copy has been signed by the artist and is accompanied by a signed print from the Venice series.

The deluxe book comes in a presentation slipcase upholstered in a printed linen finish. Each copy has been signed by the artist and is accompanied by a signed print from the Venice series.

The book is distributed by Images Publishing, Melbourne and can be purchased in selected bookshops worldwide..

The book is distributed by Images Publishing, Melbourne and can be purchased in selected bookshops worldwide..