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Palio
Hunt, John
Descrizione Volume in copertina rigida illustrata con titolo in oro al piatto e al dorso, 352 pagine illustrate con splendide fotografie originali, due nastrini segnapagine. Opera in stato di nuovo, sigillata / New, sealed. -- PALIO is the official publication launched in conjunction with the release of the award-winning film. The Palio, the famous bare-back horse race, is the most important event in Siena, taking place on July 2 and August 16 every year. Directed by Cosima Spender, written by John Hunt, and produced by James Gay-Rees, the producer or AMYA compelling tale of Italian community, machismo, bribery and ambition. FinancialTimes The Greatest Story Never Told PALIO is a richly illustrated celebration of the legendary horse race which has united the people of Siena for centuries. Showcasing never before seen imagery from specially commissioned photography, together with epic film stills and rare archival images, PALIO is Italy in microcosm. This authoritative volume explains not only the civic ritualism and rich symbolism of this extraordinary event, but how the game is played both on and off the racetrack. For the assassin jockeys and the passionate Sienese - il Palio e vita - the Palio is life. PALIO is the official publication launched in conjunction with the release of award-winning film, PALIO, directed by Cosima Spender, written by John Hunt and Cosima Spender, and produced by John Hunt and James Gay-Rees. Contents: The Palio; Foreword; Introduction; An 800-Year Old Race; The Contrade; The Drappellone; The Festival of the Palio; Countdown to the Race; The Day of the Race; Horses and Jockeys; Palio-inspired Culture; Facts and Figures.
Categoria: Fotografia
Parole chiave: Toscana , Palio Di Siena , Tornei , Fotografia
Edito da: Archimedia Productions Ltd () anno 2015
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Dimensione: 34
ISBN: 9780993267703
Prezzo: € 75.00
