 His correct editions of the classics, printed in a splendid style, were highly esteemed, yet sales did not always support such productions; in 1556 he received for a time external support from the Venetian Academy founded by Federigo Badoaro.But Badoaro failed disgracefully in 1559, and the academy was extinct in 1562.Meanwhile, Paulus had established his brother, Antonio in a printing office and book shop at Bologna.