The title of this book alludes to the symbolic and cultural significance of masks in Venetian tradition, originally used to conceal identity during Carnevale festivities. It draws a metaphorical parallel between masks and the city of Venice itself, suggesting that the city's true identity is hidden and largely unseen. This collection of black and white photographs seeks to reveal this hidden Venice, focusing on its everyday beauty, emotional depth, and quiet fragility, offering a more intimate, authentic portrayal of the city beyond its tourist image.
The book is a lay-flat design printed in tri-tone on slightly off-white Pergraphica Art paper, using two black inks to give depth and added weight, plus a third, neutral Pantone grey ink to create subtlety and smoothness. It is hand-finished, bound in a hard cloth cover and a matching slipcase, and contains 31 plates with a Foreword by photographer Paul Sanders and Afterword by Black and White Photography Magazine Editor Mark Bentley. Measuring 22.5 x 25 cm, the First Edition is limited to 75 signed and editioned copies and is priced at £65 including shipping within the UK.
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