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At Home in Rio
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Product Description
Both a travelogue and a look inside 20 spectacular local homes, At Home in Rio is a stylish overview of the city’s history, beaches, nightlife, parties, and sensuous Carioca lifestyle. Vibrant photographs capture Rio’s samba beat, from the legendary Copacabana to a white-walled mountain aerie designed by Oscar Niemeyer to Carnavale’s raucous parades, while knowledgeable text gives an overview of the city’s dynamic art, architecture, and sense of color.
A 16-page supplement provides an insider’s list of key local stores, restaurants, bars, and other useful information.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #502895 in Books
- Published on: 2006-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 212 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Reto Guntli is a Zurich-based photographer who regularly travels the world taking photos for international magazines.
Paulo Thiago de Mello is a journalist who writes for O Globo, Brazil’s leading daily newspaper. His text has been translated by Edward Shaw, an American author living in Rio.
Customer Reviews
Wow - More Than I Expected
This is a beautiful coffee table-sized book.
It was bigger than I thought it would be. Didn't realize it would be a great one for the coffee table.
And the pictures are spectacular. Of course, Rio itself is an easy target when you're going for spectacular vistas. But the photographer and editor really did a fine job on creating some fantastic images.
Another thing which surprised me was the inclusion of street scenes, cityscapes and more. I'd been expecting just a look at 20 homes in Rio. They delivered so much more.
If you've been to Rio, it will bring back strong memories, "saudades" and a longing to return soon.
If you've never been to Rio, it will seduce you with it's incredible views of "cidade maravilhosa" The Marvelous City. And you may find yourself longing to visit as well.
Though there isn't much text, it was well-written. And combined with the delicious photography, this book e muita bonita.
Enjoy at your leisure. And if you're anything like me, you'll dream about being "at home in Rio."
