Not the cheapest Scarpa book out there, but certainly worth the money. Photographs are as described in the review: they are color, very saturated, and on beautiful high-quality paper. Pages upon pages of photographs, beautifully laid out and covering everything from details to grand views. Many large-format original drawings and sketches are also included. Photo/text ratio is about 90/10 which makes for an excellent coffee-table book or gift. Highly recommended for those who want to enjoy the beauty of Scarpa's designs but do not have the privilege of visiting them.