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This Is Venice
Hardcover, 64 pages
Published by Universe (2005-02-22)
List Price: $17.95
Actual Price: $12.21
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Amazon Description
On the heels of the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series.Like the other Sasek classics, This is Venice is a facsimile edition of his original book from the 1960s and is still timely and current in every way. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is...Today" page at the back of the book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, makes for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember this book from their childhood.
This is Venice, first published in 1961, presents indelible impressions of romantic, watery Venice, where under a brilliant blue sky Sasek the gondolier navigates the winding canals to visit such famous and glorious landmarks as the Palazzo Grassi, Piazza San Marco, Doges Palace, and the Accademia di Belle Arti.
One Potato Review
There are so many reasons to buy this and Sasek’s other books, and keep them on your shelf, and refer back to them in twenty years, but first, the price. This book costs twelve bucks, and looks like it should cost ninety. So artful are these illustrations, and so elaborate; the text so packed with information, both historical and how-to, you would be wise to actually bring it with you to Venice if you are visiting - it’s really that timeless. Of course, some of that timelessness is due to the subject (This is San Francisco doesn’t feel quite so relevant anymore), but the very best reason to cherish this book is for its gee-whiz enthusiasm. It’s like talking to a really geeky ten-year old: his enjoyment is contagious. Here is a book where even the tourists look like they’re having a good time.
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