{"product_id":"gondola","title":"Gondola","description":"Of all the trademarks of Venice, none is more ubiquitous than the gondola. In this beautifully illustrated collection, internationally bestselling author Donna Leon tells fascinating stories about this famous boat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst used in medieval Venice as an easily maneuverable getaway boat, the gondola evolved over the centuries into a floating pleasure palace that facilitated the romantic escapades of the Venetian elite. Now a tourist favorite, the gondola has never ceased to be a part of authentic Venice. Each boat's 280 pieces are carefully fashioned in a \u003ci\u003emaestro\u003c\/i\u003e's workshop--though Leon also recounts a tale of an American friend who decided to make a gondola all on his own, a feat that took five years to complete. But the gondola is a work of art well worth the labor--and the \u003ci\u003ebarcarole\u003c\/i\u003e sung from its prow are no less masterful. The best of these popular sings sung by the \u003ci\u003egondolieri\u003c\/i\u003e are included on an accompanying CD, including an exclusive track from Cecilia Bartoli.","brand":"Atlantic Monthly Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67551216009448,"sku":"9780802122667","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/9539\/3512\/files\/imageloader_292f02cf-1510-4175-86f4-bab0ba6e4c2f.jpg?v=1790376734","url":"https:\/\/kuumba-47muwsn1.myshopify.com\/products\/gondola","provider":"Kuumba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}