Venice: Camera Obscura

Gnnter Derleth wanders with his pinhole camera on literary paths through Venice. In the words of American documentary photographer Paul Liebhardt, "The result is this haunting volume that is evocative of the plots and sub-plots of Wender's films, the depth of Poe's words and the lyricism of Vivaldi's music." He captures not only Venice's carnival and grand canals, but that which is tied to dreams, recollections, and mysteries. His ethereal b&w photography and quotations of famous authors form a unique portrait of this wonderful city. Distributed by Abbeville Press. Oversize: 11x12. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)