{"product_id":"book-assouline-passalacqua-a-love-letter-to-lake-como","title":"Book - Assouline - Passalacqua: A Love Letter to Lake Como","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder wide awnings, the outside table settings are dappled in warm, golden light. Lovers stroll among the grandfather trees, whispering sweet nothings. Passalacqua is so idyllic and inviting that you can’t help but become a romantic, one captivated by dreams of love. Ever since Bellini wrote two of the world’s greatest operas here, Norma and La sonnambula, he has become Passalacqua’s guardian spirit, its genius loci. His serene, sensuous nature still echoes through the villa and the gardens that flow down to the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed the World’s Best Hotel in 2023, Passalacqua embodies the very essence of the Italian dream. This eighteenth-century estate sits within mature terraced gardens overlooking Lake Como, offering just twenty-four intimate rooms and suites designed for ultimate relaxation and refined luxury. Reimagined as a true home away from home, it is both a welcome retreat after a day of exploring the region’s breathtaking beauty and a haven you may never want to leave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume was created in close collaboration with owners Paolo, Antonella, and Valentina De Santis, inviting guests to spend unforgettable days on the grounds of Passalacqua. From the moment you pass through the gates to the moment you leave—reluctantly— the experience unfolds like a dream.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassalacqua: A Love Letter to Lake Como\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures exclusive illustrations from Andrea Ferolla, photography from Daria Reina, and reflections from beloved guests such as J.J. Martin, Donna Hay, and Emilia Wickstead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003ePage count\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eNumber of illustrations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 9.5 x L 12 x D 1.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.96 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content js-accordion-content motion open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with Clean, Dry Hands: Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils or dirt onto the pages and cover. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a Cool, Dry Place: Humidity and moisture can damage both the paper and binding. Store books upright on a flat surface, away from heat sources. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust Regularly: Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Caution When Opening: Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep Away from Liquids and Food: Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDaria Reina is a French-Italian photographer and coolhunter who has been working as a creative director, designer, and communications consultant for the luxury industry for more than twenty years. An art and content curator for luxury hotels, she loves to conceive and give life to projects to share and convey her sense of art, beauty, and style in every possible way. In 2020, she received the prestigious Irene Brin Prize by the Accademia Costume \u0026amp; Moda of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Ferolla is an Italian creative director, illustrator, and artist renowned for his evocative and timelessly romantic paintings and sketches. His distinctive style, characterized by swift yet sophisticated strokes, captures the elegance, gestures, and attitudes of his subjects with remarkable fluidity. Ferolla’s work has been exhibited at the London Fashion Illustration Gallery and Gray MCA, in both London and New York, earning recognition in prominent Italian and international fashion publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Reina and Ferolla have co-founded Chez Dede, a brand that blends design, fashion, and artistic expression. 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