The Readers of Venice

Our first twenty-four hours in Venice have been filled with readers. Even in this city of wonders alive with enchantment, we've found residents riding the vaporetti and lounging in piazzas, losing and finding themselves between the covers.

Join us in spotting readers in one of the world's most romantic cities.

Photographs by Kevin Rabalais

 
There is no better backdrop for rapture to fade into; whether right or wrong, no egoist can star for long in this porcelain setting by crystal water, for it steals the show.
— Joseph Brodsky, Watermark
 
Approaching the San Marco vaporetto stop.

Approaching the San Marco vaporetto stop.

 
Giardini Napoleonici.

Giardini Napoleonici.

 
Waiting at the Redentore vaporetto stop.

Waiting at the Redentore vaporetto stop.

 
Riding the vaporetto with Giudecca in the background.

Riding the vaporetto with Giudecca in the background.

 

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