Presentation in Naples of the Narrative Guide of Europe, a journey through stories and cities
Every journey is a story to tell. Whether it’s a European capital or a small, hidden village, each place brings with it unique experiences.
Storytelling thus becomes a tool for sharing emotions and discoveries. And this is where it comes in Narrative Guide to Europe, a volume edited by Giancarlo Marino e Aldo Putignano, which offers a different way to explore the continent: through stories, practical advice and itineraries designed for those who love to travel with curiosity and attention to detail.
The presentation event in Naples
Wednesday 10 June it will be possible to meet the authors of Narrative Guide to Europe during the official presentation of the volume, which will be held at Slash art/musicin Gemito Street 20, in the Vomero district of Naples. It will be an opportunity to listen to the curators and some of the book's protagonists, who will tell the background of their travels and the stories born from those experiences.
What is narrative guide of europe: a new way of traveling
Not a classic tourist guide, but a journey built through words. Narrative Guide to Europe combines the story with useful advice, offering a reading that accompanies and inspires. Each stage is told with a personal style, without rigid schemes, but with the aim of stimulating curiosity and providing immediately usable ideas.
- Over fifty stories original
- Direct experiences of the authors
From capitals to hidden places
London, Madrid, Lisbon, Vienna, Bruges, St. Petersburg. But also less beaten corners of the Croatiaand Transylvania, Balkan coasts. The guide moves between iconic destinations and little-known ones, offering the reader a wide range of experiences. Each story becomes a way to get in touch with the character of a place, avoiding the list of monuments and focusing on stories, encounters and details that remain impressed.
Original columns and practical advice
Each section of the guide is enriched by columns designed to accompany the reader in a simple and direct way. There are practical indications on what see, what to bring with you, when to go, and also personal suggestions from the authors, who share habits, alternative routes and little tricks from experienced travellers. In between the stories, there are sections such as “Why go”, “The 5 things to see” e “Personal advice”, for those looking for quick information without giving up the narrative context.
Homo Scrivens Publishing House
Founded in Naples in 2012, Homo Scrivens is an independent publishing house founded by a collective of writers. Its catalogue ranges from fiction to non-fiction, with particular attention to the promotion of emerging authors. Over the years it has built a solid presence in the Italian cultural panorama, thanks to original publications and editorial projects linked to the territory.
Where to find the Guide
Narrative Guide to Europe will be available from the 6 June 2025, both online that in the libraries. The volume, published in the series Unusual guides, counts 484 pages, is in format 14x21 cm within black and white illustrations and it is proposed in paperbackThe cover price is 24 €. The book is distributed by Messaging Books and promoted by Bibliomania.