# TASCHEN Piranesi: The Complete Etchings, 788-page multilingual book

TASCHEN Piranesi: The Complete Etchings is a multilingual art book about Giovanni Battista Piranesi and his engravings of Rome, including the imaginative Carceri prison series. Its 788 pages make it a substantial reference, while its listed 3.9 kg weight and large dimensions are worth considering if you want a book that is easy to carry or store.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 66.40 GBP
- Previous price: 80.00 GBP
- Discount: 17%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T09:52:04.217Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 69

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## At a glance

- Covers Piranesi’s celebrated views of ancient Rome and the elaborate Carceri prison imagery.
- The listing describes the prison scenes as imaginative architectural compositions playing with perspective, light and scale.
- Multilingual edition with 788 pages.

## Pros

- Provides a substantial, multilingual presentation of Piranesi’s work across 788 pages.
- The subject matter includes both Roman ruins and the more fantastical Carceri series, giving the book scope beyond architectural views alone.

## Cons

- At a listed 3.9 kg and 34 x 25 cm, it is a sizeable book rather than a lightweight option for frequent carrying.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: TASCHEN
- Publication date: 24 Jun. 2022
- Edition: Multilingual
- Print length: 788 pages
- ISBN-10: 3836587610
- ISBN-13: 978-3836587617
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 34 x 25 x 3 cm
- Weight listed: 3.9 kg

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Piranesi, eighteenth-century prints and historical depictions of Rome.
- Art-book collectors seeking an extensive multilingual volume that also includes the Carceri prison imagery.

## Less suited to

- Readers prioritising a compact, lightweight book for travel or everyday carrying.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a small share are one-star and the rating distribution does not explain the reasons. There is no supplied review summary to identify specific praise or concerns. For a large art volume, the listed page count and dimensions clarify its substantial format, but ratings alone cannot confirm print quality or handling experience.

## Frequently asked questions

### What subjects does this book cover?
The supplied description focuses on Piranesi’s etchings of ancient Rome and his fanciful Carceri prison series.
### Is this edition multilingual?
Yes. The listing gives both the edition and language as Multilingual.
### Is it a portable book?
It is a large, heavy volume by the listed specifications: 34 x 25 x 3 cm and 3.9 kg.

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