MURANO畅销作者09年又一力作

MURANO畅销作者09年又一力作 Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) 每日中文書訊請上以下大果網站畅詢苹 部落格: 網址: www.bigapple1.info《》 The Madonna of the Almonds by Marina Fiorato 暢銷作者年又一力作THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO09 全英最大規模的獨立書店佛伊爾斯書店與高畅連鎖超市「」選為(Foyles)Waitrose 本週精選 Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) 甫出版版權已多國售 再次登上雜誌封面The Bookseller 愛情如何能永恆 Paperback: 352 pages 出版社,BEAUTIFUL BOOKS (14 May 2009) Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com)分類,歷史愛情小說/ 審閱資料電子手稿: ISBN-13: 33 作者網頁,版權已, 售 UK, Germany, Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) Brazil, Portugal, Russia, Holland, Czech RepublicPoland 如同愛情的美酒～Amaretto Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com)記憶至愛的永繪～恆畫 一則關於歷史、藝術、美酒的雋永愛情故事。 翻譯版權授權超過國的暢銷作品作者15THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO 年新作。Marina Fiorato2009 年～達文西最有天的傳人也是文藝復興時期繪巨匠盧伊尼份畫1525Bernardino Luini被選替義大利北部為繪製壁～他看上年輕美麗的寡婦畫LombardySimonetta di 。的丈夫因義大利內戰而過世～了整個家族的資畅～不得不答應為為SaronnoSimonetta 當盧伊尼的模特兒。然而盧伊尼與的繆斯不自禁地愛上彼此。因威脅兩人生命的她卻 醜聞被迫分開。兩人因彼此的愛情陷入困境～到讓愛情永的方式……卻找恆 兩人的愛情讓以家族特有的杏仁釀造出具有杏仁香味的美酒～味SimonettaAmaretto道苦亦甘～就像愛情一般。既澀甜杏仁酒之於義大利就像蘋果酒之AmarettoCavado Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com)於法國～一直到現在仍然是義大利最具特色的酒類。 盧伊尼將的美麗與悲傷繪成聖母像;,～讓的美能永流傳～她恆SimonettaMadonna 至今仍在意大利沙朗諾的聖瑪利亞堂教;,。Santa Maria della Grazia此書月被全英最大規模的獨立書店佛伊爾斯書店以5(Foyles) 及高畅連鎖超市「」選本週精選。為Waitrose 英國投入大筆預算～極力宣傳此書。包括BEAUTIFUL BOOKS 月份雜誌封面與專題介紹*The Bookseller 2 Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com)由義大利航空公司與高級香水集團贊助～得者獎可獲得至沙朗諾聖瑪*AlitaliaFloris 利亞堂觀賞教畫盧伊尼的壁以及獲得由皇家調香師獨家的聖母像杏仁香水Floris 義大利大使館月新書發表會*5 作者巡讀迴書會* 【關於作者】 半個威尼斯人～畢業于牛津大學與威尼斯大學歷史系～專長是研究Marina Fiorato 莎士比亞劇戲她研中的歷史。大學畢業後～讀美術～曾經當過繪者、演員與影評家。曾替知名搖滾團體包括與滾石設計巡演唱設計視覺效迴果。目前與老公、孩子住在英U2 國。 Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) 年出版的第一本作品;簡繁體版Marina 2008THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO 權熱烈洽詢中,立刻讓成暢銷作家。至今已她為售超過萬本。美國近期由20St. 出版社出版～除英美之外～翻譯版權曾受包括韓國在內的國。曾被英國Martin's15 最大的連鎖書店選為夏季推薦～月份雜誌封面～英WaterstonesThe Bookseller1 國最知名的設計與生活雜誌英國版月號跨頁介紹。ELLE DECORATION6 此書十分受到歡迎～當時活動贊助商還Lalique 將封面重新呈現在倫敦最熱鬧的購物區龐德街 的一處畅內。窗 Praise for THE MADONNA OF THE ALMONDS: "As in The Glassblower of Murano, Marina Fiorato captures the scents, passions and vigour of Italy perfectly, and, as the drama unfolds, it is impossible to remain unmoved. The spice of amaretto blends with the acrid smoke of vengeance in the pages of this satisfying and engaging novel.! Jo Turner Jo Turner Books Quarterly Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) About the book Marina Fiorato!s second novel THE MADONNA OF THE ALMONDS is an unforgettable story of love, art and the creation of Amaretto set against the turbulent backdrop of the Italian Wars. The Story: The year is 1525. A gifted young artist, Bernardino Luini of the Da Vinci school, is commissioned to paint a religious fresco in the hills of Lombardy. His eye is caught by the beautiful Simonetta di Saronno, recently widowed by the Italian Wars. Captivated by her beauty and her sadness Bernardino paints her likeness, immortalizing her as the Madonna in his famous work which can still be seen in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazia in Saronno. As the sittings progress artist and model fall in love, and Simonetta reciprocates Luini's genius by creating a work of art of her own. She makes a drink for her lover from the juice of almonds – still enjoyed to this day as Amaretto di Saronno. Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) But as the fresco and the liqueur near their completion the couple's affair distils into a heady brew of religious scandal which threatens their love; and ultimately their lives. In May 2009 THE MADONNA OF THE ALMONDS was selected as Book of the Week by Waitrose Supermarket and Foyles Bookshop at St Pancras International Station. 【此書英國相關宣傳】 Beautiful Books will be launching their biggest ever marketing promotion to support Marina!s second novel: • A cover feature in the February 2009 issue of The Bookseller Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) • A National competition supported by airline Alitalia and luxury fragrance group Floris – the winner will enjoy an all-expenses trip to Saronno to view Luini!s frescoes in the church of Madonna dei Miracoli, and will receive a unique Madonna of the Almonds fragrance created exclusively by Royal Perfumier Floris • Nationwide reading group evenings hosted by Marina in association withAmaretto, in which reading groups around the country will get the opportunity to discuss the novel in person with the author • Launch of the novel in May 2009 at London!s Italian Embassy Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) About Marina Fiorato Marina Fiorato is half-Venetian. She is a history graduate of Oxford University and the University of Venice, where she specialized in the study of Shakespeare’s plays as an historical source. After University she studied art and has since worked as an illustrator, actress and film reviewer. She also designed tour visuals for rock bands including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She was married on the Grand Canal and lives in North London with her husband, son and daughter. Previous work: THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO, Marina Fiorato!s debut novel, is already an international bestseller, with over 200 000 copies sold to date. The novel was featured on the January 2008 cover of The Bookseller magazine. Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO was also selected by Waterstones, Britain’s premier bookstore, as one of their ‘Summer Reads’ for 2008, and had excellent orders from Waitrose, Borders and WH Smith Travel among others. The novel was also featured in a double-page spread of the June 2008 issue of Elle Decoration, the UK’s foremost design and lifestyle magazine: The book was published in the UK in June 2008, with a major launch and 10-city tour of the UK in association with prestigious glassmakers Lalique. Lalique recreated the book’s cover in the window of their flagship store in London’s Bond Street,the Capital’s most exclusive shopping district. The Story: th In 17century Venice glass-making is so far in advance of the rest of the world that glassware is a priceless monopoly for the Republic. Venetian mirrors are larger and clearer than any in the world, and more precious than gold. But the craftsmen are kept as virtual prisoners on the island of Murano and threatened with death if they should ever divulge their methods. So the secrets are kept by all…save one man. Corradino Manin is this man – a glassblower of miraculous talent who betrays his city and art but finds redemption through the love of his secret daughter, for whom he makes the ultimate sacrifice. Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com) In the present day Nora (Leonora) Manin, his descendant, leaves London after a bitter divorce to begin a new life as a glassblower in Venice. As she finds new life and love in the city, her fate becomes inextricably linked with that of her ancestor, as the treacherous secrets of his life come to light. Glass is a metaphor for both tales as lives are mirrored, shattered and remoulded. The city of Venice, past and present, is the crucible in which these elemental changes take place. Sold to: UK - Beautiful Books (June 2008) US - St Martin’s Press (June 2009) Also: Germany, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Holland, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Norway, Serbia, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Korea and Vietnam. Vicky Chen (vicky-chen@bigapple1-taipei.com)