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The international bestselling author delivers “a delightful look at the gondola as cultural icon, marvel of construction and object of romance and mystery” (Judith Malafronte, Opera News). Of all the trademarks of Venice—and there are many, from the gilded Basilica of San Marco to the melancholy Bridge of Sighs—none is more ubiquitous than the gondola. In Gondola, the acclaimed “American with the Venetian heart,” tells the fascinating story of this famous boat, complete with gorgeous full-color illustrations (The Washington Post). First used in medieval Venice as a deftly maneuverable getaway boat, the gondola evolved over the centuries into a floating pleasure palace, bedecked in silk, that facilitated the romantic escapades of the Venetian elite. Sumptuary laws turned it black—a gleaming, elegant hue for a boat manned by robust gondolieri in their iconic black-and-white-striped shirts and straw hats. Each boat is carefully fashioned in a maestro’s workshop—though Leon also recounts a tale of an American friend who attempted to make a gondola all on his own. Once its arched prow pushes off from the dock, the single Venetian at its oar just might break out in a barcarole, the popular songs sung by gondolieri. Please note this ebook edition does not include audio recordings. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Monthly Press; Har/Com edition (March 10, 2015)


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2015


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 53741 KB


Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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    • This book arrived in "perrfect" condition
I bought this book for more info on gondolas - their construction and their history. Because it has color illustrations, I wanted a hard copy instead of a digital version. It came from an out-of-state vendor much sooner than I expected. Will certainly purchase from this vendor again (Sooner Books on Amazon Marketplace) and would recommend to anyone. Great service and quality items. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023 by Dog Mom
    • Interesting
Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022 by Thomas A.
    • The Gondola in the History, Transportation, Painting, and Art of Venice
This short book by Donna Leon takes a unique view of Venice by a long time resident and lover of the city. Leon combines a short history and an explanation of the construction and use of this Venetian icon with relevant paintings and music. As a reader of all of her Commissario Brunetti mysteries and visitor to this her city, I felt that I "knew" Venice already. But this volume puts icing on the cake. As an over three decade resident of the city, her love and concern for Venice are evident in this volume as well. And the music… her love for it and her financial support over the years set the CD and words (in Venetian and English) to the "barcarole" in the center of this "Gondolian" experience. Her attack on the cruise ships which ply the Grand Canal is epic! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2014 by Gary Tompkins
    • Lovely book
I am reading the Brunetti mysteries by Donna Leon. Since I never paid much attention to Venice before, I'm enjoying reading books about it's history. This one has lovely pictures and even included a CD of gondola songs. It's very informative and I'm pleased with it.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022 by Miss Lizzy 2000
    • Documentary, not mystery
You have to understand what this book is before you buy it. It's a combination of the historical and present-day role of the gondola in Venician life,a somewhat arcane description of building one, a rant against tourist cruise ships (which I happen to agree with), and a reprise of some of the themes from the Brunetti novels (e.g. Italian governmental corruption). I liked the book, but not everyone will find it as fulfilling as a new Brunetti.... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014 by pnc
    • Not a Bruno Story...
I was expecting a Donna Leon novel and so was disappointed to find that I had bought a non fiction book about gondolas and how to build them. However, it is interesting with good little photographs of Venice and I regret to say that have not finished it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015 by Geraldine
    • I was very disappointed in the book
I was very disappointed in the book. After waiting almost a year I thought it would be one of her great mysteries and instead got an in depth study of a boat which I was not in the least interested. I guess I should have read a synopsis but I do not remember seeing one when the book was originally advertised. In the future, if a book by an author known for a certain type of book is NOT one that she is famous for, the reader should be made aware! I feel that I was hoodwinked and I don't think an author such as Donna Leon needs such deception to sell her books, Ruth C. Olsen, 7707 Haynes Point Way, Alexandria, VA 22315 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015 by Ruth Olsen
    • I love all of Donna Leon's fiction and non fiction books ...
I waited for over 1 year to finally get this book, as it get getting postponed every time I pre-ordered it ! Unfortunately, it wasn't what I expected. I love all of Donna Leon's fiction and non fiction books about Venice, but this one was a disappointment. I found the book to be lacking in the specific facts I had been waiting for. She did talk briefly about how the gondola was made, but I guess I was looking for a more factual history, with time frames, origins, etc. This book was more like an "ode to the gondola",but not the detailed historical factual treatment that I was expecting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015 by Anita Galan

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