a history of venice john julius norwich
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Product details
- ISBN 9781846687280
- Weight: 127g
- Dimensions: 128 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 16 Jul 2009
- Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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'Every year, hundreds of books on the city are published, but none resembles this one' - Independent
'This gem of a book offers practical advice but in a distinctly lyrical tone. If you are lucky enough to be going there, take Venice is a Fish and you will want for nothing' - Sunday Telegraph
Built on an inverted forest, paved with a tortoiseshell of boulders, Venice is a maze of tiny alleys, bridges and squares. Tiziano Scarpa wanders through the city, recounting the customs and secrets that only Venetians know. With everything from practical advice for aspiring Venetian lovers to hints at where to find the best bacaro, Scarpa waves the tourist in the right direction and, without naming a single restaurant, hotel or bar, relates the secret language needed to experience the real Venice.
So ignore the street signs - why fight the labyrinth? Venice, the fish, is ready to swallow you whole.
Tiziano Scarpa was born in Venice in 1963. He is a poet, novelist, playwright and essayist. He has written a number of acclaimed novels including Eyes On the Broiler and Western Kamikaze. His radio play Pop Corn, received international critical acclaim and was aired by the BBC and other European radio stations. He regularly speaks at creative writing conferences and writes as a journalist for national newspapers. In 1997 he won the 49th Italia Prize for his writing. He lives in Venice.
