is a definitive monograph and catalogue raisonné authored by Lionello Puppi and David Bindman , originally published as part of the Classics of the World's Great Art series. Book Contents & Structure

: Numerous high-quality reproductions, including full-color plates of his most famous Venetian cityscapes and his later English period (1746–1756), such as his views of the Thames and Eton College.

: An analytical essay detailing Canaletto's transition from a theatrical scene-painter to the premier master of the veduta (view painting) style.

: A meticulously organized list of his paintings, typically featuring hundreds of entries (often around 183 key artworks).

: Analysis of his use of the camera obscura to achieve scientific-level accuracy in his depictions of architecture and light.