John Wilton-Ely Knihy

A renowned scholar examines the beauty and impact of drawings and prints by Piranesi, as well as the Italian architect's relationship with his friend and colleague Sir John Soane. An 18th-century architect and printmaker, Giovanni Battista Piranesi was a lifelong champion of Rome, publishing more than 1,000 etchings of the Eternal City and its ancient monuments. Piranesi's English contemporary Sir John Soane was also an architect specializing in the neoclassical style. When the two artists met, they formed a profound and complex creative and intellectual relationship that nurtured Soane's later career. Among Soane's greatest legacies is the London museum that bears his name, and some of its most important holdings are a number of preparatory drawings Piranesi developed for a publication on the Greek temples at Paestum. These drawings are accomplished examples of Piranesi's topographical observation and great works of art in their own right. This book offers exquisite reproductions of the drawings as well as 30 additional works from Piranesi's oeuvre. Together they offer a unique understanding of early Greek classical architecture seen through the work of an 18th-century master.

Inspector Dimitris Karagoulis faces professional turmoil after a significant misjudgment in a murder case leads to his transfer from Athens to Rhodes. His unconventional approach to evidence analysis has not only affected his career but also left him grappling with frustration and bitterness. The story explores themes of redemption, the complexities of justice, and the impact of personal choices on one's life and career. As he navigates his new environment, Karagoulis must confront the consequences of his past actions.

The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian text, highlighting its cultural significance. While it may include imperfections such as marks and notations due to its age, the reprint aims to preserve the integrity of the original work. This edition reflects a dedication to making important literature accessible in high-quality formats, ensuring that historical texts remain available for future readers.

Set in the charming tourist village of Lindos on Rhodes, the story unfolds with the discovery of a lost phone belonging to a deceased individual with a complex identity. As the investigation progresses, the last person seen with the phone becomes the prime suspect amidst the sweltering heat of July. The narrative weaves together elements of mystery and intrigue, exploring themes of identity and the secrets hidden within a seemingly idyllic setting.

As the concluding installment of a trilogy set in Lindos, the narrative weaves together the fates of its characters amidst a backdrop of rich history and cultural conflict. Readers will encounter complex relationships and personal growth as the protagonists face their final challenges. Themes of love, betrayal, and redemption are explored, culminating in a dramatic resolution that ties together the threads of the previous books, offering a satisfying conclusion to the epic journey.

Exploring the complexities of love and infidelity, this book delves into the tension between desire and responsibility. It examines how truth, secrets, and lies shape relationships, presenting a nuanced perspective on the choices individuals face. Through its exploration of emotional dilemmas, it invites readers to reflect on the nature of commitment and the weight of personal choices in the pursuit of happiness.

This is a story of how hope of a change materialised in Czechoslovakia in 1989 during the 'Velvet Revolution', told through the experiences of two Czech women and an Englishman during that period. It is set in the Czech Republic in 1994, with recollections of the tide of circumstances of the 'Velvet Revolution' in 1989 that affected the relationships of the three central characters. It tells interwoven stories of the hopes of the Czech people in 1989, their situation in the Czech Republic five years later, and the man's hope in 1994 of a meaningful relationship with one of the women having made what he feels was the wrong choice between them four-and-a-half years previously. It is a tale of parallel journeys; the journey of a country in 1989 and the journey of a man in his life. Both have a journey of hope.

A snapshot of lives torn apart by war in a conflict in which the best and the worst of man is revealed.

Übersetzung aus dem Engischen von Johannes Erichsen und Margret Tipton. 4°. 160 S. mit 235 Abbildungen; 1 Bl., 137 Tafeln "Vedute di Roma", XVI Tafeln "Carceri d'invenzione". Gebundene Ausgabe.-Monographie über den Kupferstecher, Archäologen und Baumeister Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 - 1778) und sein graphisches Werk. Mit der vollständigen Präsentation der beiden Hauptwerke Piranesis, der "Vedute di Roma" und der "Carceri".

The relaxed holiday atmosphere in the picturesque little village of Lindos is shaken into one full of suspicion and tension when the dead body of a British ex-pat is discovered early one June Friday morning in nearby St. Paul's bay. Enquiries by Inspector Dimitris Karagoulis from Rhodes Town soon uncover a web of infidelity, jealousy, misinformation, and gossip in the village, particularly amongst the ex-pat community. Over the following weekend further events lead him even to doubt the true identity of some of the people involved, and to question their past. The urgency for the arrest of the murderer or murderers is heightened by growing concern by the bar and restaurant owners in the village over damage to the tourist trade. As the Inspector's enquiries proceed he eventually discovers a story extending back long before that summer, and far beyond the Greek paradise of Lindos.