Laura Morelli
| Laura Morelli | |
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 Laura Morelli at the New York Times Travel Show 2015 | |
| Occupation | Art historian, historical novelist |
| Nationality | American |
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Laura Morelli is an American art historian and the author of travel guides and historical fiction, including the historical novel The Gondola Maker.
Career
After beginning a career teaching art history at the college level, Laura Morelli began to capture stories of traditional artisans.[1] [2] Morelli has been a Contributing Editor to National Geographic Traveler and has written for USA Today, Departures, and other travel publications. [3] [4] She also contributes lessons to TED-Ed.[5] Her historical fiction focuses on topics of art history.[6][7][8]The Gondola Maker debuted with a starred review in Publishers Weekly. The historical novel earned an IPPY Award and a Benjamin Franklin Award.[9][10]
Bibliography
Fiction
- Morelli, Laura (2016). Bridge of Sighs. The Scriptorium. ISBN 9781942778950.
- Morelli, Laura (2015). The Tapestry. The Scriptorium. ISBN 9781942778998.
- Morelli, Laura (2014). The Gondola Maker. ISBN 9780989367127.
Nonfiction
- Morelli, Laura (2015). Made in Naples & the Amalfi Coast. Authentic Arts Publishing. ISBN 9781942467083.
- Morelli, Laura (2016). Artisans of Naples & the Amalfi Coast. ISBN 9781942467113.
- Morelli, Laura (2015). Made in Venice. ISBN 9780989367134.
- Morelli, Laura (2015). Artisans of Venice. ISBN 9780989367189.
- Morelli, Laura (2015). Made in Florence. ISBN 9781942467021.
- Morelli, Laura (2015). Artisans in Florence. ISBN 9781942467052.
- Morelli, Laura (2008). Made in France. Rizzoli / Universe. ISBN 9780789316905.
- Morelli, Laura (2006). Made in the Southwest. Rizzoli / Universe. ISBN 9780789313829.
- Morelli, Laura (2008). Made in Italy. Rizzoli / Universe. ISBN 9780789316998.
Personal Life
Morelli was raised on the coast of Georgia. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's degree in the History of Art & Architecture from Tufts University. She earned a Ph.D. in Art History from Yale University.[11]
References
- ↑ "How to Find Italy's Authentic Handmade Treasures: Interview with Art Historian Laura Morelli". italoamericano.org. L'Italo-Americano. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "Total Tuscany Pocast Episode 36: Interview with Laura Morelli". podbean.com. Podbean. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Black Book: Rome". Departures Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "10 Great Places to Be a Tourist--And a Shopper". usatoday.com. USA Today. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "Corruption, wealth and beauty: The history of the Venetian gondola - Laura Morelli". ed.ted.com. TED-Ed. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ↑ "A New Way to Ply Her Trade: PW Talks with Laura Morelli". publishersweekly.com. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "The Gondola Maker". publishersweekly.com. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "Made in Italy: A Shopper's Guide to the Best of Italian Tradition". publishersweekly.com. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "2014 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results". independentpublisher.com. Independent Publisher. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "The Gondola Maker". www.ibpa-bfda.org/. Independent Book Publisher's Association. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "How to Find Italy's Authentic Handmade Treasures: Interview with Art Historian Laura Morelli". italoamericano.org. L'Italo-Americano. Retrieved 12 May 2016.