Venetian Elections

It's a bit unfair, I know, to so quickly post another photo from the blog Venice Daily Photo, but this had to be seen. Apparently, this gentleman is running for office. The poster is fascinating! What is that book!? A cape in an election photo! And doesn't he just look like he's on his way to opera rehearsal?! Is it me, or are you getting an Orson Welles/Third Man vibe off of this guy?