Francesco's Italy by Francesco Da Mosto
Having travelled extensively all his life, Francesco da Mosto, author of the bestselling Francesco's Venice, has always been fascinated by the differences in language, traditions, cuisine, art, architecture and landscape of each region of his country, despite their proximity to each other.
"A superbly illustrated and meticulously researched guide.. A definite must-buy for Italophiles everywhere" * Good Book Guide *
"[An] eloquent exploration of Italian culture... Stunning photographs provide a fitting backdrop to Francesco's artistic journey" * Living Abroad *
"Cultural marvels along with da Mosto's relaxed, quietly infectious charm make for a rather splendid mix" * The Times *
"As a man whose ancestors have lived in Venice for more than 1,500 years, Count Francesco da Mosto knows the city better than most... He talks of Venice with passion and insider knowledge. He has charm to burn and he's an absorbing guide." * Telegraph *
"[Francesco] shows an Italy that we would never see on our own." * Chicago Tribune *
"[An] eloquent exploration of Italian culture... Stunning photographs provide a fitting backdrop to Francesco's artistic journey" * Living Abroad *
"Cultural marvels along with da Mosto's relaxed, quietly infectious charm make for a rather splendid mix" * The Times *
"As a man whose ancestors have lived in Venice for more than 1,500 years, Count Francesco da Mosto knows the city better than most... He talks of Venice with passion and insider knowledge. He has charm to burn and he's an absorbing guide." * Telegraph *
"[Francesco] shows an Italy that we would never see on our own." * Chicago Tribune *
Francesco da Mosto, the presenter of the BBC2 series that this book accompanies, is an architect, historian and filmmaker. His busy studio in Venice has designed and supervised many restoration projects and has participated in local and international design competitions. Francesco has worked extensively in both cinema and television since 1984. He presented the hugely successful series Francesco's Venice in 2004 and Francesco's Mediterranean Voyage in 2008 and wrote the accompanying books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780563493488 |
| ISBN 10 | 0563493488 |
| Title | Francesco's Italy |
| Author | Francesco Da Mosto |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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