Italy (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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Author: DK PublishingEdition: Turtleback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-20
ISBN: 0756615453
Number of pages: 720
Publisher: DK Travel
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Book Review: Pretty pictures, but confusing layout
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this book after seeing rave reviews. The book does have amazing pictures, in-depth history of art and architecture, and clear maps of cities and popular landmarks. I think it would be a great book for those who 1. are planners and want to know every detail before getting there. 2. are very interested in art. 3. already have a pretty good idea of what they want to see and have a lot of time to spend in the region. I had very little time and really just wanted a "top-ten must sees" for each region (which I found in the Rough Guide series).
I personally found the layout to be very confusing. Each region is highlighted in specific chapters, with pictures of the sights/highlights located on a map. Then the following pages provide a few more details. However hotels and restaurants are in a completely different section of the book and are not quick easy access. You really have to thumb through the lists of hotels in Italy to find the region you want. Out of the many hotels in a region only a few are mentioned in the book, and the pricing is not very clear. I found myself finding far better information in an online search than in the book. Overall I found myself having to flip throughout the book to find the information I wanted, and that got irritating quickly.
While the pictures are beautiful, I found myself disappointed by all the detail. It was almost like a secret was let out before the big surprise. I knew exactly what I was going to see in person through all the pictures and even lost some interest in seeing some spots. But that could just be me; I like a little spontaneity and suspense. The colored pictures are printed on a high quality paper, but this certainly adds weight to the book.
It's a good book that I will likely use and cherish as a display book after the trip, but it provided very little assistance in the actual preparation for the trip. Due to its weight, the book probably will not be coming to Italy with us.
Summary of Italy (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
Italy offers an extraordinary kaleidoscope of regions and experiences for all visitors. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps the Eyewitness Travel to Italy has mapped out all of the remarkable flavors of Italy. Use this guide to help you decide where to stay, eat, relax, and shop. Every page in the Eyewitness Travel to Italy has pinpointed the highlights of each fascinating region.General Books
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