John Paul II: Portrait of a Pontiff by Giansanti, Gianni - 2000

Vercelli, Italy: Barnes and Noble. Hardcover. 0760721866 Unstated 1st Edition. Barnes & Noble, 2000, 2nd Printing. Printed in Italy. Not a former library book, Not a remainder, or book club, not clipped, Hardcover. Blue cover with gilded titles on spine and front cover. Book in Very Good condition, slightly bumped corners, clean pages. Dust jacket in Good Condition, minimal shelf wear, rubbing and small tear on front cover bottom edge. Previous owner birthday note on front free end page. From jacket: "The first of its kind, this volume offers an emotional and authentic portrait of John Paul II. A discreet but constant presence, photojournalist Gianni Giansanti has photographed the successor to the Throne of Peter over the course of his long pontificate, during excursions among the crowds, in moments of personal meditation, and from his first steps across the papal threshold to his recent and difficult trip to the Holy Land. The accompanying text is the work of Marco Tosatti, Vatican correspondent for the Italian daily newspaper La Stampa, who has covered John Paul II daily, for almost twenty years. The resulting blend is a thrilling series of tableaux chronicling the events of our own recent history, filled with the uncertainties and the hopes which have marked the turning of this century." All books shipped within 24 hours with U.S. Postal Service Delivery Confirmation, each order is packaged in a new box with bubble wrap, and always your satisfaction is guaranteed. This is a large and/or heavy book and it may require additional postage for international or expedited mail service. . Very Good. 2000. 1st Edition.