Venice Simplon Orient-Express

Venice Simplon Orient-Express by Shirley Sherwood. Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1983. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Oblong. Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. ISBN 0297782614. The return of the world's most celebrated train. This beautifully illustrated book traces the history of luxury train travel in Europe, including famous services such as the old Orient-Expresses, the Golden Arrow and the Train Bleu. The author details the story of each car in the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, revealing its links with politics, royalty and international intrigue. With the help of fascinating ''before and after'' pictures the book describes the painstaking process of restoring marquetry and paneling ruined by years of wear and neglect, of brining the vintage carriages up to modern safety standards and re-creating classic items like the Art Nouveau ''tulip'' lights originally designed by Lalique. We share in the excitement leading to the relaunching of the train in 1982 and the book ends with an account of the romantic trip across Europe which, as the author hoped, has restored the art of travel. 160 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 11837.