Many people star in this Amsterdam chronicle - but the one and only protagonist is the city itself. The Angel of Amsterdam combines the dissection of the Dutch capital with a series of personal portraits. It brilliantly reveals the magic, the feel, the rituals and the forgotten world behind and beneath present-day Amsterdam.

This special edition of The Angel of Amsterdam offers not only stellar writing by one of the finest of Dutch authors, but also a unique glimpse into and better understanding of the fascinating city of Amsterdam.