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"Francesco da Mosto is the BBC's latest engaging, enthusiastic TV historian...He has charm to burn and is an absorbing guide."
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76 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Francesco da Mosto's book brings together the threads of history and culture so marvellously presented in his eponymous TV series with a flair for communication that is neither patronising nor overly highbrow - somehow he strikes a balance which is a refreshing change fom the third-hand anecdotes that litter the pages of many guide books. Just when you begin to feel just a little fatigued by the weight of all that history, he drops in a little titbit from his own family's extensively documented accounts and any fatigue is suddenly alleviated. More importantly, unlike many other so-called guides to the city, he asks the awkward but agonisingly relevant question - what will become of Venice? By addressing concerns for its future through the kaleidoscope of its past, Francesco da Mosto has achieved something very unusual - to have breathed a little life into a destination, and a history, that seemed pickled in Aspic until comparatively recently. I've lived and worked in the Veneto for more than a decade and I find myself increasingly asking the kind of questions that da Mosto demands of himself and his readership. Essential if you're going there to live and work, recommended if you're popping over for a holiday, and worthwhile even if you have just a passing interest in chunky coffee-table books about glorious Italian cities.
56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
To see Venice, which is all that tourists do, brings a wave of emotions. Da Mosto brings the reality of Venice into sharp focus. Its pleasures and its pain is there for us to experience - but we cannot do this alone. This is why the book is unique and precious; it opens one's eyes to witness Venice as it was and as it is. Go to Venice - then read the book - then go back to Venice and feel, smell, touch, hear and taste our history, his history! Only a true Venetian could work this kind of magic. The book's perspective is the point of this work - pssionate, truthful and as near as one can get to the soul of the place. There may be clichés - but who faced with such a task could give expression in mere words - Da Mosto puts his spirit into the work - and his spirit is 100% Venetian!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a really fabulous book to accompany his breathtaking series on his home city of Venice.Its your typical beautifully illustrated volume highlighting the gorgeous architecture and rennaisance splendour that is Venice.
If you missed the 2004 masterpiece that was his history of Venice then YOU MUST buy the BBC dvds to accompany his series, it is withought doubt the finest historical series i have seen in many years.This book is a beautifull reminder of that series both compliment each other beautifully.
It is rare for me to sing the praises of a book so highly,but this guide to Venice makes me want to sing a Puccini aria to the best of my capabilities.
If you missed the 2004 masterpiece that was his history of Venice then YOU MUST buy the BBC dvds to accompany his series, it is withought doubt the finest historical series i have seen in many years.This book is a beautifull reminder of that series both compliment each other beautifully.
It is rare for me to sing the praises of a book so highly,but this guide to Venice makes me want to sing a Puccini aria to the best of my capabilities.
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Francesco's Venice
A wonderful book to have around and to remind one of the glories of this extraordinary place. We will enjoy it for a long time.
Published 3 months ago by Dr. Michael Blackmore
A new view of an ancient subject
Francesco Da Mosto interweaves his own family history with the history of Venice. It's a fascinating take on Venetian history from the dark ages to the present. Read more
Published 9 months ago by moby-dick
Love it
If you loved the series, you will love this book. If you love Venice, you will love this book. If you haven't been, it will impel you to go. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Ryman
A book for any collector with an eye for travel detail.
Brilliant book that was a brilliant TV production, a great addition to any collection. a combination of the written word and photograph par excellence. Read more
Published 13 months ago by piere
The Only Place To Be!!
As I already had seen most of the series on TV, and had been bought the boxed set I tried for ages to find the hardback on Amazon. Read more
Published 15 months ago by wild child
Great research for your next or first visit.
Francesco adds to his great TV series, by giving us the interesting background information on many of the subjects he could only briefly cover in the TV format. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Mr. William L. Pitt
The Wonder of Venice
When we visited Venice for the first time his summer, my wife and I fell in love with the place. We had seen one of the Francesco da Mosto's programmes before we went, we wished to... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by G. Brownhill
Francescos' Venice - Francesco de Mosta
Brilliant service the book arrived within 48 hours of ordering. Excellent book whether your going to Venice, have been or just want to read about it.
Published on 29 July 2009 by Celia A. Field
Read this book, its Fantastic
I have read this book twice! This book will tell you all you need to know about Venice. Its well written which makes it an easy read, so many books have been written on Venice, but... Read more
Published on 7 July 2008 by A. P. Moore
So much more than an accompaniment to the TV series
This is the accompanying book to the TV series, but so much more too!
Firstly, the book is replete with stunning photography by John Parker. Read more
Firstly, the book is replete with stunning photography by John Parker. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2008 by Nicholas Casley
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