First edition of Botticelli’s Bed and Breakfast by Jan Pienkowski (1996)
First impression
Large format hardback pop-up book in fine condition
There is a slight crease to top of spine
No internal markings
About
Open the covers of this unique book to form a spectacularly zany mansion in which 56 great works of art are waiting to be found. The treasures are everywhere, from Mona Lisa climbing a ladder into the kitchen to Monet’s Water Lilies freshening the toilet bowl. A tongue in cheek, house tour booklet offers amusing hints for readers as they go about identifying masterpieces by the likes of Bosch, Goya, Monet, Rodin, van Gogh, and Whistler. (The solution key is tucked away behind a secret panel in the library.) This is an irresistible and wholly original gift for art lovers — or for anyone who appreciates clever and humorous entertainment. It is sure to reveal new treasures every time it is opened.
