Atlantis
A Journey in Search of Beauty
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3.3 • 4 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The renowned architect and his son sail from Genoa in search of Atlantis in this “intimate and insightful chronicle of exploration and revelation” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
Renowned architect Renzo Piano—whose credits include the New Whitney Museum, the Pompidou Center,the New York Times Building, and others—and his son Carlo, a well-regarded journalist, set sail from Genoa one late summer day. They went looking for the lost city of Atlantis, which, according to legend, was built to harbor a perfect society. They sails across the Pacific, along the banks of the Thames and the Seine, reaching as far as Athens, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, and Osaka Bay.
Embarking not only on a life-changing journey but also on series of conversations that are humorous, irreverent, erudite, and always entertaining, Renzo and Carlo seek out the perfect city. Along the way, they reflect on their own relationship, on fathers and sons, on the idea of travel itself, and perhaps most notably on architecture, space, and the secret life of forms.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Part breathtaking travelogue, part father-son memoir, and part tribute to the power of myth, this is the book you never knew you wanted. Renowned architect Renzo Piano and his journalist son Carlo set out in search of the lost city of Atlantis, reflecting on all the unforgettable stops along the way. We loved the way the journey prompts the elder Piano to discuss the inspirations behind some of his architectural masterpieces, including the Pompidou Center and the New York Times Building. The Pianos’ lyrical prose makes it easy to get lost in their search for ancient beauty as well as their personal story of familial love—not to mention their delightful insights about Italy (like where to find the hands-down best basil for making pesto). Finding the mythical Atlantis may be impossible, but this inspiring read reminds us that the journey is more important than the destination.
