In this intimate exploration of a city, author Servane Giol guides readers through a labyrinth of canals, secluded squares, and threadneedle alleys to meet some of Venice’s most creative residents, celebrating artisanship at every turn. Flammarion's 'Venice: A Private Invitation' opens the doors to the city’s private historic palaces and the recently restored homes of a new generation of artists drawn to Venice’s decadent essence and energy. This heavily illustrated love letter to the secret sides of a city and its crafts through time is enthrallingly captured by photographer Mattia Aquila.