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Venice for Pleasure by: J.G. Links |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 914.5310493 EAN: 9781873429402 ISBN: 1873429401 Label: Pallas Athene Manufacturer: Pallas Athene Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 275 Publication Date: July 31, 2000 Publisher: Pallas Athene Studio: Pallas Athene Sales Rank: 82016 Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Don't enter the maze without it.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. Rating:  - Pretty but not a travel guideI've never been tempted to write a review before but felt compelled to give feedback on this particular book. I bought it purely because of the wonderful reviews on Amazon and perhaps I'm missing the point but I was rather disappointed upon receiving it. Yes it looks very pretty, the pictures are delightful and it's a lovely little book to keep and dip into more as a coffee table book than a guide. A nice gift to give your mum for Christmas, she wont read it but she'll like the pictures. I dislike the way it's written, "if we walk along this road, we will reach this bridge" etc. Rather odd. Quite patronising. And the text is difficult to read, there's a lack of headings and it's ... Read More: Rating: - How to Enjoy VeniceMy 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 ... Read More: Rating: - Quintessentially Venetian in characterEnables 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 awhile, enjoy the atmosphere, and sample the local wines - the galleries can wait. No restaurant or hotel reviews. A delight. Rating: - I wish there were guide books like this for other placesJ 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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