Magical Venice: The Hedonist's Guide

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Each of us has in mind a particular image of Venice, made up of snippets we glean from movies, art or literature. Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice’s magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district—the second entry in the Hedonist’s Guide travel series. Set within the world of rare-book collecting: the true story of an infamous book thief, his victims, and the man determined to catch him. Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Gelukkig heb ik foto's en herinneringen en dus nu ook dit soort prachtige boeken om toch op een manier terug te kunnen gaan.

Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe StarckVisit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San MarcoTaste cicchetti in the city's bacariDrink a bellini at Harry's BarAdmire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca 'PesaroVisit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La GiudeccaLearn about the phenomenon of aqua altaTake a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Engagingly written by Lucie Tournebize with gorgeous photography by Guillaume Dutreix, the 256-page hardcover (published this month by Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins) is a stylish travelogue in a league of its own. To protect themselves from invading barbarians, the first inhabitants of the lagoon fled here during the fifth century. Wat zou ik deze graag aan mijn boekencollectie willen toevoegen, helaas is 30 euro toch echt iets té.Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. She turned her passion for Italy into a profession, exploring the country from the peaks of the Alps to the beaches of Sicily.

To access you ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling. he opened [in 1931] what would eventually become the haunt of Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles and Peggy Guggenheim. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The awesome craftsmanship of Venetians: fabric-makers of velvets, damasks, brocades and silks; the heady allure of its artisanal mask-makers; the boat-builders, as well as the navigational expertise of the gondoliers. Edizione di pregio, belle immagini fotografiche, testi interessanti e corredati da una grafica molto curata. From the New York Times-bestselling author of Wintering, an invitation to rediscover the feelings of awe and wonder available to us all.

Maria Cristina Palma ha una vita all'apparenza perfetta, è bella, ricca, famosa, il mondo gira intorno a lei. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.Since 2016, she has lived to the rhythm of Venice, a polymorphous and fascinating city that never ceases to amaze her. Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly reference and coffee table book includes everything you need-and more:Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe StarckVisit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San MarcoTaste cicchetti in the city's bacariDrink a bellini at Harry's BarAdmire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca 'PesaroVisit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La GiudeccaLearn about the phenomenon of aqua altaTake a walk in the hidden gardens of VeniceMagical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike.