An introduction to the inspired and inspiring cottages and bungalows of Venice, California. More than a century ago, when Abbot Kinney built his Venice-of-America with its network of canals and fanciful buildings, cultural aspirations were high. Today, this spirit of innovation and creativity is richly expressed in the vintage bungalows and cottages that have been embraced and brought back to life by homeowners more in love with place than size. Color, landscape, treasured collections, personal narrative, contemporary overlays and additions, art and craft, and inventive design-all combine in various ways to produce domestic environments with unique and deeply personal points of view. The book is in excellent, as new condition, complete with dust jacket. Beautiful colour illustrations.