{"title":"Leonardo Piccini","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeonardo Piccini\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate relationship between landscape, memory, and creativity through his writing. His works often evoke a deep sense of place, blending reflections on art and culture with vivid descriptions that draw readers into contemplative journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly textured narratives where the natural world meets human experience, offering an engaging meditation on how environments shape personal and collective identity. Piccini’s writing resonates with those interested in the intersections of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting thoughtful exploration beyond the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-cave-between-land-and-sea-by-antonio-de-vivo-9788857239682","title":"A Cave Between Land and Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe island of Palawan, the fifth largest of the Philippines archipelago, is home to an extraordinary natural treasure, one of the underground wonders of our planet. The Puerto Princesa Underground River was once named after the mountain of Saint Paul, which covers the whole length of the river, and it is known by local people as Natuturingan Cave. It is located on the western coast of the island, 50 kilometres north-west of the capital, Puerto Princesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMount Saint Paul is just over 1,000 metres high. The karst area is fairly limited, yet the caves that run through it over three dimensions are tens of kilometres long, making it the longest cave of the archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cave and the surrounding area became a national park in 1971, and in 1999, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2012, it was included on the list of the \u003cem\u003eNew7Wonders of Nature\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn its chambers, immersed in the silence of time, are delicate mineralisations and speleothems of moving beauty, true treasures of crystal: some very rare, others even unique in the world. The underground river is indeed an extraordinary place in many respects: biology, mineralogy, hydrodynamics. And it is simply beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary body of photographs produced by La Venta during the explorations along the Puerto Princesa Underground River is the absolute protagonist of \u003cem\u003eA Cave Between Land and Sea\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is accompanied by narrative and scientific texts that will guide the reader through this wondrous discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460077797612,"sku":"9788857239682","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857239682-a-cave-between-land-and-sea.jpg?v=1774943550"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leonardo-piccini.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}