{"product_id":"rome-a-sketchbook-9780241594438","title":"Rome: A Sketchbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Rice is an illustrator and observer of cities, buildings, and people. He has released a new sketchbook series, \"Rome: A Sketchbook,\" that explores the glories of Rome through his artistic illustrations. The book combines enchanting watercolour illustrations with an informed, personal, and witty text to delight all visitors to Rome, whether armchair or actual. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Rice is a seasoned urban observer and illustrator who possesses an uncanny talent for capturing the essence of a place through a mere handful of ink lines and vibrant paint strokes. In his debut book in this captivating sketchbook series, he delved into the enchanting canals of Venice, and now, he turns his attention to the captivating city of Rome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRome is a tapestry where the ancient, the Baroque, and the modern converge, creating a vibrant tension that permeates Matthew's paintings. In this guide, he artfully juxtaposes people and animals against the backdrop of Rome's architectural and artistic marvels, its ruins, and its vibrant restaurants. Matthew's keen eye for detail, his mastery of light and shadow, and his in-depth knowledge of architecture combine to present Rome in all its living, breathing splendor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRome: A Sketchbook, following the same landscape format as Matthew's real-life sketchbooks, will blend enchanting watercolour illustrations with an informative, personal, and witty text. It promises to delight both armchair travelers and actual visitors to Rome, offering a captivating glimpse into the Eternal City's timeless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 458g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 x 213 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780241594438\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Rice","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44247390355706,"sku":"9780241594438","price":15.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1684505665785_book.jpg?v=1684737978","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/rome-a-sketchbook-9780241594438","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}