{"title":"Paolo Di Taranto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaolo Di Taranto\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive narratives that explore the delicate balance between nature and human experience. His works often delve into themes of conservation, inviting readers to consider the profound relationship we share with the natural world through evocative storytelling and insightful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the adventurous spirit of travel and discovery, Di Taranto’s books capture the essence of environmental awareness and personal journey. Readers can expect prose that is both lyrical and thought-provoking, perfect for those drawn to stories of exploration and ecological mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-conservation-by-gautam-sen-9781956309058","title":"The Art of Conservation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails how a rare and influential car was miraculously discovered and recovered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlfa Romeo SVZ Coda Tronca\u003c\/em\u003e presents an unforgettable story of an abandoned yet influential vehicle’s rediscovery and restoration. Hidden away in a barn for the better part of five decades, a single Alfa Romeo SVZ Coda Tronca—a rare and highly significant car in the company’s design development—was found in a nearly perfect state of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on art and archaeological techniques and taking painstaking care to save as much as possible of the original body, prominent Italian collector Corrado Lopresto decided to clean only half the car, leaving the other half frozen in time. In the uncleaned half, Lopresto preserved everything (including the dust) under a thin layer of transparent lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cleaned part has not been fully restored either but has been saved by retouching in such a way that the original aspects are not affected. This book captures the rediscovery of this historic vehicle and the way it has been preserved—a fascinating tale of art meeting automobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537050681580,"sku":"9781956309058","price":209.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/52819176ada6f8c78481e614847f8dab.jpg?v=1776902687"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paolo-di-taranto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}