{"product_id":"2026200004572-secondhand-venice-simplon-orient-express-the-return-of-the-worlds-most-celebrated-train","title":"Venice Simplon Orient-Express: The Return Of The World's Most Celebrated Train","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lavish celebration of one of travel's most iconic institutions, this richly illustrated volume chronicles the triumphant revival of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the legendary train that has captured the world's imagination since the golden age of rail travel. Shirley Sherwood presents the full, glamorous story of the train's meticulous restoration in the early 1980s, detailing how antique Pullman and wagon-lit carriages were painstakingly returned to their original Art Deco splendor. The narrative transports readers through the breathtaking landscapes of Europe — from the fog-draped platforms of London's Victoria Station to the shimmering canals of Venice — evoking the romance, elegance, and refined luxury that define the journey. Written with warmth and authority, the text illustrates the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the train's interiors, the distinguished history of its famous passengers, and the vision of James Sherwood, whose passion for preservation brought this magnificent service back to life. A must-read for lovers of travel, history, and the enduring allure of a more gracious era of exploration, Venice Simplon Orient-Express: The Return Of The World's Most Celebrated Train stands as both a definitive record and a tribute to timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792148148443,"sku":"2026200004572-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e49a6259-f523-4d00-90e3-4ce79e6ffbff.png?v=1779272700","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200004572-secondhand-venice-simplon-orient-express-the-return-of-the-worlds-most-celebrated-train","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}