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Venice Simplon Orient-Express by Shirley Sherwood
Venice Simplon Orient-Express by Shirley Sherwood
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The Return of the World's Most Celebrated Train
160 Pages, Hardcover
23cm x 26cm
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear)
Genres: Nonfiction/Trains/History/Transportation
For over a century, the Orient-Express has epitomized luxury travel in Europe, embodying excitement, romance, and intrigue. Its final journey in May 1977 piqued the interest of James Sherwood, President of the Sea Containers Group. He embarked on a mission to locate and restore over thirty 1920s carriages from various corners of Europe, entrusting expert craftsmen to revive them from near ruin. Today, the resplendent coaches of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express whisk passengers between London and Venice in opulent surroundings inspired by the Art Deco era's master designers.
This lavishly illustrated book delves into the rich history of luxury train travel in Europe, chronicling renowned services like the old Orient-Expresses, the Golden Arrow, and the Train Bleu. The author meticulously recounts the tale of each carriage in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, unveiling its connections to politics, royalty, and international intrigue. Through captivating before-and-after images, the book showcases the meticulous restoration process, from salvaging marquetry and paneling worn by time to modernizing safety features and reviving iconic elements like the Art Nouveau tulip lights by Lalique.
The narrative builds towards the train's triumphant relaunch in 1982, culminating in a romantic journey across Europe that rekindles the lost art of travel, as envisioned by James Sherwood.
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