Angela K. Nickerson
I hope you enjoy A Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome. The subject was fascinating and writing it brought together my great passions: travel, literature, history, and art. Thinking about going to Italy? Consider joining me on a trip. And I’m launching a book tour this spring as well. I hope to see you in person or online.
Ciao!
Angela
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(they are selling autographed copies!)
Other Places to Find Me
vagabondish.com: 36 Hours in San Francisco
Travel Writers I Admire
Brian Thacker: Rule No. 5:No Sex on the Bus
Stephen King: On Writing
Bill Bryson: The Lost Continent
Thomas Cahill: Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea
Philip Matyszak: Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
Cities I Love
Rome, Tokyo, Salzberg, Chicago, Venice, New York City, London, Bergen, Seoul,
Northfield (MN), Pismo Beach, St. Petersburg
Copyright
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Press
“Most travel guides are jammed with star ratings and brief descriptions of hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. By contrast, this book is full of art images, maps, and summary sidebars ranging in topics from the Reformation to madrigals. Through biography and history, the author creates a unique travel guide to Rome, focusing on the art and times of the artist Michelangelo.” Foreword Magazine (March/April 2008)
“So you want to discover Michelangelo? Well, why not go to Italy with someone who wrote a book about him, his life and his art. That’s what we did. And what a trip it was” Sacramento Bee (Travel Section, April 13, 2008)
“Almost seven years ago, Angela Nickerson, a teacher and art lover, first walked into Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Like millions before, she was overwhelmed by its beauty and scale and had to wipe away tears. But unlike the millions, that first visit inspired her to write a book...” Sacramento Bee (Travel Section, April 13, 2008)
“Nickerson takes a detailed look at the relationship between the legendary artist and city where he spent most of his life. Interweaving Roman history with details about Michelangelo's techniques and personal philosophy, the book helps to paint a picture of the Rome the artist knew.” Houston Chronicle (Travel Section, May 1, 2008)
“Written by Angela K. Nickerson, A Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome looks like a coffee table book and acts like a travel guide and history/art lesson. It is also small enough to make the ideal traveling companion. In fact, I’ve lent the book to a couple of friends who are off to Rome later this year for the very first time. They thought they had already figured out where and what to see in Rome. But after reading this book, they are now revising their plans so that they can see Rome through Michelangelo’s eyes.” the Perceptive Travel Blog (reviewed by Liz Lewis, May 3, 2008) Read the entire review here!
“What inspires great artists and what are their contributions to the world? First-time author Angela Nickerson delves into this subject with her book, "A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome." The book has been described as part travel guide and part biography. Nickerson writes about her vast knowledge of the Italian Renaissance genius and her own experiences with traveling throughout Italy.” Sun Herald (Your Life, May 25, 2008)
“It was March 2001 when the young graduate from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., walked into the Sistine Chapel in Rome. ‘I was completely overwhelmed by the beauty and sheer scale of Michelangelo’s work,” Angela Nickerson said. “And I never wanted to leave.’” The Lutheran (Faces, June, 2008)