Tuscany--is there any other region in the world whose name conjures up such powerful images and emotions?
For those who have never had the pleasure of a Tuscan sojourn, the simple idea of it is exhilarating; for those who have, the slightest reminder sends a flood of passionate memories rushing to the head. In other words, it is a place that is as mythical in reality as in imagination. Traversing the landscapes, homes, and interiors of the region, this book captures the essence of Tuscany in all its old world magnificence.
The editor:
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, and contemporary art. She conceived TASCHEN's Interiors series in 1994 and the Country Houses series in 1999.
The author:
Christiane Reiter studied journalism and political science at the Eichstatt university. She was a travelling editor at the Ringier publishing house in Zurich. Today she is working as a freelance journalist in Berlin and Switzerland.
