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by Francesco da Mosto (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 216 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books (30 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0563521376
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563521372
  • Product Dimensions: 28 x 25.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 175,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Daily Telegraph

"Francesco da Mosto is the BBC's latest engaging, enthusiastic TV historian...He has charm to burn and is an absorbing guide."


The Sunday Times

"sumptuous series"

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73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pure Magic - Quattro Stelle!, 23 Jan 2005
By N. Clarke "genco1901" (Birmingham, England) - See all my reviews
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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.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A pictorial gem almost as good as the dvd set of the series., 7 Sep 2006
By Mr. P. J. R. LEWIS (Llandudno N Wales) - See all my reviews
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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.
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54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Authentic encounter, 7 Nov 2004
By R Byrne (Wales) - See all my reviews
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. P. Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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5.0 out of 5 stars a sense of plenty
Francesco da Mosto's Venice is full of information, historical, modern, apparent to the firsttime visitor and a discovery to those who know the city. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2006 by Lothar M. Stejskal

5.0 out of 5 stars The World's most beautiful city in a book...
For anyone who loves Venice this book is a must. The book has some great pictures and Da Mosto speaks (from an original Venetian point of view) into detail about the history of... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2004 by julesd-1967

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful -Francesco's Venice
Oh, what a wonderful book, for anyone who loves Venice, this book is a must. The pictures and narative gives the reader a true insight into all of Venice and the world that goes... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2004 by Mrs. H. C. McCash

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book reflective of an authentic Venetian...
Far from being cliche ridden, this book will delight and entertain. It is truly reflective of the wonderful series on the BBC, where the combination of knowledge and passion from... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious!
This book, as well as series on BBC so wonderful!!! The author is charmer and knows his stuff, he's noble Venetian himself and his family always lived in there. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2004 by M. Ivanova

2.0 out of 5 stars cliché ridden
Foolishly bought this in anticipation of the BBC series. I wish I'd waited until I'd seen the first show. Read more
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