The Treasures of Venice - by Dario Cestaro (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover the city of canals through the magic of pop-ups

Venice is a magical city suspended like a dream between water and sky. For children, it is a wunderkammer in the literal sense of the term: full of surprises. As they venture into this world of magic--a dream suspended between water and sky--we watch their eyes fill with wonder. The Treasures of Venice is the first attempt in the world to reproduce Venice in a pop-up book for children, taking them on a fascinating tour of its most famous monuments, described in simple but never banal words. The monuments illustrated in the book include the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, Ca' d'Oro, Doge's Palace, Santa Maria della Salute and Gran Teatro la Fenice.

About the Author

Dario Cestaro is an author of books for children, for which he produces concept, story, and drawings. He specializes in the creation of pop-up books. He has worked as a set designer on several occasions. Paola Zoffoli is a writer of children's books and an enthusiast for Venetian history. She is the author of popular guides to Venice--the city where she lives and works--that have received prestigious awards.