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Venice: Places and History
Venice: Places and History by Durant Imboden If you have a craving for coffee-table books about Venice but are on a limited budget, Venice: Places and History is like having capuccino at the Caffè Florian for the price of decaf at your local doughnut shop. With a publisher's list price of US $24.95, this large-format book doesn't cost any more than your average summer beach novel--and you'll still be enjoying it long after your tan has faded and that Malibu roman à clef is gathering dust on your bookshelf. Venice: Places and History starts with an introduction to the city, then dishes up 1,500 years of events in a chapter that is both well-written and beautifully illustrated with paintings and antique photographs. The photos alone are fascinating, and they're a credit to the editorial supervision of Valeria Manferto De Fabianis and the art direction of Patrizia Balocco.
"Exploring Venice" is my own favorite chapter. The author begins with a discussion of the Venetian Lagoon and its problems, then takes the reader on a vaporetto tour of the Grand Canal. The chapter is punctuated by dozens of color photos that range from a panoramic gatefold of the Salute church at dusk to intimate snapshots of Venetian street life.
Finally, "Islands of the Lagoon" takes the reader on a brief excursion to Giudecca, the Lido, San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Murano, Burano, San Francesco del Deserto, and the once-thriving cathedral island of Torcello. The aerial photos are spectacular--and all the more amazing for being in such a reasonably priced book. Summary: Venice: Places and History is a beautiful volume at a bargain-basement price, and it's the perfect souvenir to remind you of your own visit to Venice. Where to buy the book: Venice: Places and History is no longer in print, but it's available as an inexpensive used book from Amazon and other secondhand book dealers. |
Hotel tip: Location can be important when choosing a hotel in Venice or on the mainland. Before booking, read our No. 1 Warning and Venice Hotel Recommendations by Area.
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