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Georgina Godwin

Books

Continental drift

A Dutch-born immigrant to the Ligurian capital, best-selling author Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer knows first-hand that our identity is tied to our sense of place – and of history.

  • Issue #153
  • 11 min read
Elegant hotel lobby with marble columns, crystal chandeliers, ornate ceiling details and classic furniture
Culture

For what it’s worth

Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. So what makes one item worthless and another priceless? How can the story behind an object add to its value?

  • Issue #152
  • 13 min read
Black and white photograph displayed on easel in archival storage room with labeled film canisters on shelves
Culture

While the sun shines

The flourishing Hay literary festival has grown from a small-town get-together to a global brand. We toast its 30th anniversary with founder Peter Florence, who discusses its enduring success.

  • Issue #103
  • 5 min read
While the sun shines

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