Lake Como Idyll by Assouline captures the quiet magnetism of Lake Como—where the Alps fall into water and time seems to slow. Along its mirrored surface, villages unfold in layers of stone, gardens, and pastel facades, each one framed by a landscape that feels almost suspended in a dream.

With text by Massimo Nava, this volume moves between storied villas like Villa del Balbianello, Villa d'Este, and Passalacqua, tracing a rhythm of slow mornings, lake crossings, and sunlit gardens. It’s a portrait of stillness and romance—where every view feels like it’s been waiting for you.

Details

296 pages
Over 250 illustrations
English
Released June 2023
10" W × 13" L × 2" D
Silk hardcover
Weight: 6.0 lb

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