There are so many great books, but this one stands out among them for me. Calvino has a spectacular mind and an ability to express himself in the most fascinating ways. He seems to define creativity in this book. This short book encompasses a vast array of thoughts about how we see and experience the world. By focusing on different visions of a city, in this case, Venice, the author playfully examines the interaction of humans with cities. Marco Polo sits in deep discussions with Kublai Khan...how can this book not intrigue the reader? This book belongs on my desert island list.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Invisible Cities - Italo Calvino
There are so many great books, but this one stands out among them for me. Calvino has a spectacular mind and an ability to express himself in the most fascinating ways. He seems to define creativity in this book. This short book encompasses a vast array of thoughts about how we see and experience the world. By focusing on different visions of a city, in this case, Venice, the author playfully examines the interaction of humans with cities. Marco Polo sits in deep discussions with Kublai Khan...how can this book not intrigue the reader? This book belongs on my desert island list.
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