One hundred and fifty breathtaking images captured in ten years of flying above Sicily. Aerial photography has always revealed surprises and unexpected details. Luigi Nifosì is a Sicilian photographer who has taken great pains to show us the special features of this unique region through its landscapes and even its history. The uncontaminated seas of the islands, the Baroque architecture of the cities, the archaeological sites and, last but not least, the astonishing beauty of the volcanoes: Nifosì's book is a journey through a land that continues to hold surprises in store. Heart of the Mediterranean; The travels of Ulysses; The homes of the men; The resort of the Gods; The domain of Vulcan. AUTHORS Luigi Nifosì was born in the province of Ragusa, and for more than twenty years has travelled all over Sicily - and flown from one corner to the other - to capture images of its landscape, environmental, monumental and cultural heritage. This impressive treasure house of images has been published by numerous magazines and included in prestigious publications. Dominique Fernandez is a French novelist and essayist who won the Prix Médecis 1974 for his book Porporino - The Mysteries of Naples and the Prix Goncourt 1982 for Dans la main de l'ange. He is extremely well informed about Italian culture in general and loves Sicily in particular. ILLUSTRATIONS 140 colour illustrations

ISBN: 9788877433367
Format: HARDBACK
Publishing status: ACTIVE
Price: $120.00
RRP: $120.00
Author: FERNANDEZ DOMINIQUE
Title: Above Sicily
Imprint: Peribo
Publication date: 20/06/2009