Icons of England [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Bryson, Bill

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0552776351 ISBN 13: 9780552776356

Casa editrice: Black Swan, 2010

Riassunto

This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies.

First published as a lavish colour coffee-table book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey, Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles.

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Recensione:

"An icon in itself, with essays from many great writers on their favourite English sights" (The Times)

"bsolute must for Anglophiles of all ages... A delightfully wistful book, written with enormous affection" (She)

"A collection of thought-provoking essays celebrating Britain's rural heritage" (Business to Business)

Descrizione del libro:

England: our favourite things, by well-known names led by Bill Bryson, Michael Palin and Eric Clapton.

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• Editore: Black Swan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0552776351
• ISBN 13: 9780552776356
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368