Every February, Venice becomes a living theater as residents and tourists alike take to the canals and streets in fabulous costumes for one of the major events of the year. The tradition of wearing a mask to hide your identity and allow you to misbehave with impunity is ancient, but only in Venice is the tradition kept so alive today. This pictorial essay on the disguises that characterize Carnival will delight and inspire by examining the history of the event and providing a clear explanation of the different types of mask ...
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Every February, Venice becomes a living theater as residents and tourists alike take to the canals and streets in fabulous costumes for one of the major events of the year. The tradition of wearing a mask to hide your identity and allow you to misbehave with impunity is ancient, but only in Venice is the tradition kept so alive today. This pictorial essay on the disguises that characterize Carnival will delight and inspire by examining the history of the event and providing a clear explanation of the different types of mask in use. With 125 exceptionally beautiful photographs, all presented with the highest of production standards, this exquisite record is a true treasure.
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Illustrated by Photography by J. C. Brown. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1904332838. Clean and pristine, with no signs of any prior use or wear. The jacket is slightly shelfworn, with a small closeed tear at the back bottom. A mylar Brodart cover now protects it. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided.; 10.6 X 8.4 X 0.7 inches; 96 pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 10.5 x 8.5. Dj and book have minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages unmarked, 96 pages of color photographs of costumed celebrants and their masks in Venice.