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From the magical, ambitious charm of Portmeirion in North-West Wales, to the marvellous eccentricity of La Scarzuola of Montegabbione, Umbria, with its musical staircase and transparent pyramid, this book explores follies, extravagant structures erected for amusement or diversion - and occasionally for the residence - of inspired patrons and artists throughout Europe. Chosen by photographer Nic Barlow, this selection has been assembled not only to demonstrate their charm, diversity and invention, but also to celebrate those that are unexpected, overlooked or little known. A comprehensive introductory text by Tim Knox brings together many themes - style, genres, politics, social history, the personality of the architects - and examines the national differences between follies. In addition to stunning colour photographs, entries for each folly are accompanied by fascinating descriptive texts which include historical and architectural details.
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Nic Barlow's photographic work has appeared in The Sunday Times, The World of Interiors and Newsweek. His other books include Chatsworth: The Estate, Follies & Fantasies and Little-Known Museums in and Around London.Tim Knox Worked for the National Trust for England as their Architectural Historian. In recent years he has spearheaded efforts to retain historic collections in National Trusr houses. He was chairman of the Mausolea and Monuments Trust between 2000 and 2004. He regularly writes and lectures on art, architecture and the history of collecting.
