“A lively blend of art history and travelogue covering the legacy of Carrara
marble, the author's Italian roots and one of the greatest artists who ever
lived….An affectionate, gracefully written portrait of a little-known place that
has suffered much pain to bring the world great beauty.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"A terrific book, original in conception and exhilarating in its range and sweep. Eric Scigliano effortlessly marries the vibrant and tumultuous world of quattrocento and cinquecento Tuscan politics, philosophy, and art to his own 21st century travels in the region….”
—Jonathan Raban, author of Bad Land and Passage to Juneau
"A masterful work, in many respects a new kind of narrative nonfiction. Dancing seamlessly between past and present, Eric Scigliano illuminates Michelangelo through the sculptor's passion for special stone….”
—Paul Robert Walker, author of The Feud That Sparked the Renaissance
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