These atmospheric sketches, happily returned to print by Hesperus Press in a handsome paper edition, capture the flavor of Istanbul. Originally published in 1877, it has been called the best book ever written on the city by Noble Prize winner Orphan Pamuk. Primarily known for his children's books, De Amicis also wrote popular travel books on Morocco, the Matterhorn, Spain, the Netherlands and other destinations.  (TKY102, $17.95)