Cortina d'Ampezzo Trentino-Alto Adige announced that they are to commission a feasibility study to build a new line between Calalzo, Cortina and Toblach. Cortina has attracted many distinguished guests, often inspiring them in their creative work. They include the Italian novelists Dino Buzzati (1906–1972), author of "The Tartar Steppe", Goffredo Parise (1929–1986) and Fernanda Pivano (1917–2009). Ernest Hemingway, author of "A Farewell to Arms", also arrived in the area in 1918 as a young ambulance driver. Other notable visitors include John Ball (1818–1889), the Irish mountaineer and naturalist who climbed Monte Pelmo in 1857, the Italian mountaineers Emilio Comici (1901–1940), Angelo Dibona
Richard O'Brien (author) Richard O'Brien (author) Richard O'Brien (January 13, 1934 - ) is an American humor writer and expert on toy collecting known primarily for his series of books, "O'Brien's Collecting Toys". His "Collecting American-Made Toy Soldiers," published in 1996, has is exensively used by hobbyists. O'Brien was born in New York City. He attended Erasmus High and Brooklyn College, and served a brief stint in the United States Army. O'Brien worked as a press agent, publicizing clients including comedians Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Joan Rivers, Victor Borge, Dick Cavett and Rodney Dangerfield. Writing gags for some of his clients led to