{"product_id":"gondola-9780802122667","title":"Gondola","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf 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.  First 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 boats 280 pieces are carefully fashioned in a maestros workshopthough 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 laborand the barcarole sung from its prow are no less masterful. The best of these popular sings sung by the gondolieri are included on an accompanying CD  including an exclusive track from Cecilia Bartoli.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647898443829,"sku":"ByrdShop_0802122663","price":33.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780802122667.jpg?v=1781699483","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/gondola-9780802122667","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}