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Venice for Pleasure (Paperback)

by J.G. Links (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 275 pages
  • Publisher: Pallas Athene; 7th Revised edition edition (31 Jul 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1873429401
  • ISBN-13: 978-1873429402
  • Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 13 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 181,659 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Not only the best guide-book to that city ever written, but the best guide-book to any city ever written

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Enjoy Venice, 13 Oct 2002
By KitChat "missmoggy8" (West London, UK) - See all my reviews
My first encounter with this wonderful book was when Joe Links gave me a dedicated copy just before my second trip to Venice in 1993. It gave me such joy and pleasure to read it now never leaves my house... it is far too precious to take anywhere.
I have since bought a revised (and illustrated) version which to my delight contains a photograph of the author, a dear man who knew his subject inside out and was passionate about it. This is the one which now accompanies me on my travels.
I have many Venetian guidebooks but this is my absolute favourite, it is knowledgeable and erudite, but never over intellectualises, and always shows you that Venice is to be enjoyed, not just wondered at. I have recommended the book to many friends, all of whom have appreciated it as I have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't enter the maze without it., 22 Feb 2007
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JG Link's book is quite simply the best guide book to take to Venice for a long weekend. Why? because there is such an embarrasment of riches to see, places to go and his guided walks organise and make sense of it all. Its like having your personal guide at hand whispering in your ear, pointing out the little details that you might otherwise miss.

Personally i would pack an illustrated guide like the Everyman too for colour and more traditional guidebook information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I wish there were guide books like this for other places, 19 Mar 2000
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J G Links is a wonderful companion to have when you're visiting Venice - funny and informative. If you go, you really should take this book. It won't help you choose a restaurant but it will make Venice come alive.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "A guide to the pleasures of Venice without its pains"
This is a review of the revised seventh edition of 2000, "reprinted with revisions" in 2002. The work was originally published in 1966. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty but not a travel guide
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Published on 10 Nov 2005 by katherine stiles

5.0 out of 5 stars Quintessentially Venetian in character
Enables the reader to live in the present and experience Venice without being too earnest. When given the option of a cafe or a gallery - JG Links encourages the reader to tarry... Read more
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