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"Hammond was given complete freedom to walk the halls and grounds of Versailles sans crowds, capturing not only the grand rooms of the palace, like Marie Antoinette’s boudoir and the Salon d’Aurore, but also intimate detail shots of architectural ornamentation and objects throughout the palace—some of which are not on view to the public. Picon’s text, in conjunction with these photographs, gives insight into both the French royal family and French history as a whole, making it a perfect book for any Francophile. Preview some of the gorgeous photography from the book below, then work on planning your next trip to Versailles. As Laurent Salomé, director of the National Museum of the Versailles and Trianon Palaces, writes in the preface, 'A splendid book like this one makes it possible to relive, or imagine, the fleeting emotions that come one after another during a visit here.' "—ArchitecturalDigest.com
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About the Author
Guillaume Picon is a historian and specialist on the kings of France. Francis Hammond’s photographs have been published in A Day with Claude Monet in Giverny, Private Houses of France, and Historic Houses of Paris. Catherine Pégard is president of the public establishment of the Palace, Museum and National Estate of Versailles. Laurent Salomé is director of the National Museum of the Versailles and Trianon palaces.
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Product details
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Flammarion (February 6, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 2080203371
ISBN-13: 978-2080203373
Product Dimensions:
9.9 x 1.5 x 12.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.7 out of 5 stars
31 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#100,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
This book really put Versailles in some of the most intimate point of view. I read and collected many books on Versailles, including the quintessential book of Versailles by Gerald van der Kemp, but much has change to the edifice since that publication. This book shows Versailles in present condition, including the restored Cour de Marbre. Although it would be almost impossible to cover the whole chateau in one book, this book gave a significant examples of Versailles past glories including some of the intimate touch that makes the place more humane, especially the artifacts of Marie Antoinette, the ill fated queen. It is well worth the price for book of such calibre. The pictures are breathtakingly stunning. The best picture book of Versailles today.
The photos in this beautiful volume are indeed exquisite, and are gorgeously captured. Many are of a more intimate scale than those taken with the expansive grandeur and wide framing we are used to from other books on Versailles. Although I agree with other reviewers that I had hoped to see at least some photos of the rarely-seen private areas -- parts of the palace that are not on public view . . . I was still exceedingly happy with the intimate feeling and exceptional quality of this book. Photos in extreme close-up capture fantastic details . . . a section of parquet floor where the heel marks of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette can almost still be seen; the breathtaking adornments of the gilded crown of Marie Antoinette's harp; shots showing the miraculous detail of furniture ornamentation, attesting to the never-again-equalled artistry of ébénistes like David Roentgen and Jean Henri Riesener, Marie Antoinette's favorite cabinet-makers; close-ups of marquetry, leather books, porcelain, silver, crystal, bronze, gold, gilt, fabric, and other small details . . . all adding up to reveal the human scale of Versailles . . . and reminding us that it was, in fact, not just a palace but also a home. (Albeit, the most opulent one in the world!)My only real complaint is that the translation from the original French text into English is sometimes clumsily done. I would guess that I am way more familiar with Versailles than the average reader . . . I have read dozens of books about the palace and its history, and I have actually toured Versailles in person on numerous occasions, including privately-led special-study tours. But still, I found myself having to read some of the more awkwardly-translated paragraphs several times over in an attempt to understand what they were truly saying. (It's almost like somebody used Google Translate to make the jump from French to English, rather than making an attempt to adapt things to colloquially-familiar English.) The text strives to be informative, but at times, it is also puzzling. (For example, this sentence: "Mooted in 1772, the Gabriel Staircase was only erected two centuries later, in 1985." With no further explanation as to how/why that actually happened, or why it took 213 years. Or what "mooted" even means. (I went through three dictionaries trying to find a definition of "Mooted" that was actually in context, and finally had to look up a 1989 article in The New York Times ("Versailles Recovers Its Gilded Glory") to get the full and quite-fascinating story about how the Gabriel Staircase came to be added to Versailles in the 1980's. It would have been nice if this very intriguing tale had been included in this book. And in case you are wondering, "mooted" means "proposed" or "brought up in conversation.")But still, there are many intriguing and unusual tidbits of information to discover in the text, and the personally-observed vignettes from almost 250 years of Versailles courtiers, aristocrats, royalty, residents, VIPS, and visitors are unique and priceless. For lovers of Versailles, this book is a wonderful and unusual addition to your collection. (And, if after reading this book, you are still yearning to see the the backstairs, below-stairs, and other "out of view" nooks and crannies of the palace, go see the new film "Farewell My Queen," which has just opened, and which was shot entirely on location at the palace. You will see more of the underbelly, back stairways, hidden doorways, servant's quarters, and constricted service corridors of Versailles than you would ever imagine!)
Another fabulous book printed in Italy (not China - like Rizzoli & Assouline) and is absolutely the best quality. I have other books on Versailles and this beats them all. This shows objects and rooms I've never seen before - such as Madame Pompadour's boudoir and the photography is top notch. This is a big, important book and is worth every dollar. It's actually a bargain.
I LOVE the format of this book. Page after page of photographs, most full-page, alternating between close-ups and regular view. Text is nicely limited in quantity but outstanding in quality. This is not a "History of Versailles" book. Sure, you get a smattering of history here and there, but most of the text is either photo captions giving details about the photo subject, or short paragraphs of what-happened-in-this-room, including excerpts from diaries and correspondence.For example, I got a kick out of a page in the chapter on The King's Apartments, an excerpt from Saint-Simon's "Memoires" (1715). He remembers the day the Sun King died, attended by his last great Royal Mistress: "On Wednesday August 28 [1715], he [Louis XIV] proferred an amiable remark to Madame de Maintenon which she cannot be said to have relished and to which she replied not a word. He had only told her that he took comfort from the hope that, at her age, they would meet again soon enough."Most rooms are sparsely furnished. Indeed, given the revolution, it's amazing the building is standing at all. But there are some beautiful pieces. For example, five pages, including close-up photographs, are given to the King's Desk created for Louis XV, a stunning tour de force of the cabinet maker's art. It includes a secret compartment where "the king could store his personal papers with complete peace of mind." To be royal in 1700's France meant to be never alone. According to the Chateau Versailles official website, on any day, there would have been 3,000 to 10,000 people crowded into the several buildings making up the palace complex.An exquisite coffee table book. It runs 319 pages and includes a biblography and index.Happy Reader
Great photos, including many areas that have often not been included in other books: staircases, the King's Suite, the Queen's Suite, the various private apartments, the apartments of the royal mistresses, the Orangery, and so forth. This book is a great complement to "Versailles" by Gerald Van der Kemp (1981) and "The Gardens of Versailles" by Pierre - Andre Lablaude and Jaques de Givry (1995).
This book presents Versailles from a spectacular contemporary perspective. The book is full of beautiful large color photography revealing the beauty of the palace and the glorious gardens.The text is brief and accessible to make room for the photos but it gives enough information about each illustration.There are several close-up shots to reveal the architectural details and the craftsmanship of each piece of art. The book also includes some areas that weren't photographed before adding more value to this book.Highly recommended for anyone with passion about Versailles and fine historical architecture.
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