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Il Dolce far niente - Top 20 places and magic experience from Italy
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items Celebration of the Italian lifestyle – an education in drinking to savour the moment, travelling indulgently, and cherishing food and culture. A lesson in the dolce far niente: the sweetness of doing nothing. We may not all live in the bel paese, but...
"As long as I live, I will have control over my being."
"As long as I live, I will have control over my being."
Experience the Dolce Vita lifestyle – a blend of beauty, style, and charm, inspired by Federico Fellini's iconic 1960 film. This Italian way of life transcends time and still graces Italy today. Immerse yourself in its irresistible allure, captured b...
Dolce Vita Coffee Table Book
Italy is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, the Renaissance art of Florence, the graceful canals of Venice, the high fashion of Milan, the signature pasta alla bolognese of Bologna, the colorf...
Italian Chic Coffee Table Book
Rome is the city where past and present, spectacle and the everyday collide around every corner; where Baroque drama flourishes alongside ancient classical wonders; where necks crane to admire Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel; and where Fellini immortalized la dolce vita. This photographic portrait of Rome brings you all the history and all the wonders of an incomparable cultural capital.
Rome. Portrait of a City by Giovanni Fanelli, Hardcover
Think Valentino: think luxury. Think elegance. This book traces the illustrious career of fashion’s most exciting couturier through copious images from his archives, including drawings, magazine editorial shoots, advertisements, portraits, and documentary photographs to provide an in-depth look at the man, his lifestyle, and his genius.
Valentino. A Grand Italian Epic by Matt Tyrnauer, Suzy Menkes, Hardcover
Assouline’s acclaimed The Light of... series, this latest volume sees lensman Jean-Michel Berts not only turn his masterful eye to the captivating city of Venice, this time he also gives voice to the images he makes and the emotions they evoke. La Se...
The Light of Venice - Assouline Book
There is some truth to the old adage, “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat.”
What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables...simple hearty soups...sumptuous stuffed meats...all punctuated with luscious, warm confections.
For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tender...
What is it about a good Italian supper that feels like home, no matter where you’re from? Heaping plates of steaming pasta . . . crisp fresh vegetables...simple hearty soups...sumptuous stuffed meats...all punctuated with luscious, warm confections.
For acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, teasing our taste buds in classic foodie films such as Big Night and Julie & Julia was a logical progression from a childhood filled with innovative homemade Italian meals: decadent Venetian Seafood Salad; rich and gratifying Lasagna Made with Polenta and Gorgonzola Cheese; spicy Spaghetti with Tomato and Tuna; delicate Pork Tender...
The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci, Hardcover
This celebration of the simple, hospitable cooking of Italy's small regional restaurants is unmatched in both authenticity and scope.
Osteria: 1000 Generous and Simple Recipes from Italy's Best Local ...
When it comes to glamour and high style on the seas, there’s nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. Dreamed up by the legendary Carlo Riva, the run-about wooden speedboat has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, edited by...
Riva Aquarama
After conquering the world of fashion, Dolce & Gabbana has now entered the culinary world with the release of La Sicilia in cucina (Sicily in the kitchen). Published by Rizzoli, the book is a veritable immersion in Sicilian gastronomy, But La Sic...
La Sicilia in cucina
The Italian wine bible for a new generation—a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine.
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times
Vino: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine
Absolute harmony with the surrounding environment. Seamlessly integrated into the landscape, the hotel now stands in all its organic, free-form glory, with terra-cotta accents and a pastel-colored exterior—an effortlessly glamorous escape.
Cala di Volpe Luxury Hotel Coffee Table Book
The Amalfi Coast is the pinnacle of the Italian dream. Tucked amongst the lemon blossoms and the bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that comprise the Amalfi Coast. Known for its vertical landscape, the villages are only accessible via the Stra...
Amalfi Coast book by Carlos Souza and Charlene Shorto
Explore the enchanting island of Sicily, known for its rich history, passion, and cultural diversity. From ancient legends to modern films, Sicily's influence is palpable and deeply ingrained in its past and present. Discover the authentic charm and ...
Sicily Honor by Gianni Riotta - Coffee Table Book
The year 1824 saw the creation of a legend, when this pasticceria opened on Via Santa Maria alla Porta in Milan, at a crossroads that once signaled the entrance to ancient Roman Mediolanum. The Marchesi family’s handmade sweet creations swiftly gaine...
It takes something special to grow a family business over two centuries, and today Marchesi 1824 has lost none of its Milanese glamour.
It takes something special to grow a family business over two centuries, and today Marchesi 1824 has lost none of its Milanese glamour.
Marchesi 1824: Milan's Iconic Pasticceria Book
The Italian Dream: Wine, Heritage, Soul is an escape into the effortlessly elegant Italian lifestyle, savoring wine behind the private gates of family castles and vineyards, from the foothills of the Alps to the hill towns of Tuscany to the relaxed s...
The Italian Dream book
Santoni’s journey is one of visionary craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to beauty. From its humble beginnings in Corridonia, nestled in Italy’s storied Le Marche region, to its current status as an internationally revered symbol of savoir-fa... Santoni Meraviglia meticulously traces the evolution of a family-run workshop into a global inspiration of artisanal excellence. Through rare archival treasures, exclusive insights from Chairman and Executive President Giuseppe Santoni, and striking imagery, the book o...
Santoni Meraviglia Coffee Table Book
Divided geographically, Eating My Way Through Italy looks at all the different aspects of Italian food culture. Whether it’s pizza in Naples, deep fried calamari in Venice, anchovies in Amalfi, an elegant dinner in Milan, gathering and cooking capers on Pantelleria, or hunting for truffles in Umbria e...
Eating My Way Through Italy: Heading Off the Main Roads to Discover the Hidden Treasures of the Italian Table|Paperback
Eating in the Market in Florence with Coward's Spaghetti and Pappa al Pomodoro; A Sunday Lunch in Emilia-Romagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard Tortelli, Vegetable Pie, and Stuffed Pork Roast; and A Table by the Sea in Positano with Mozzarella on Grill...
The Italian Table: Creating festive meals for family and friends|Hardcover
Coffee, pizza, artichokes and grappa are starting points for mouth-watering stories about this ancient city. Illustrated with Minchilli's beautiful full-color photos and enriched with her favorite recipes for Roman classics like vignarola, carciofi a... Eating Rome is the book that you want if you are planning your first trip to Rome or if you have been to Rome a dozen times.
Eating Rome: Living the Good Life in the Eternal City|eBook
This book is a celebration of the Italian lifestyle – an education in drinking to savour the moment, travelling indulgently, and cherishing food and culture. A lesson in the dolce far niente: the sweetness of doing nothing. We may not all live in the bel paese, but anyone can learn from the rich tapestry of life on the boot.
From the innovation of Italian fashion and design, the Golden Age of its cinema to the Roman Empire’s cultural echoes (and some very good espresso), take a dip into the Italian psyche and learn to eat, love, dress, think, and have fun as only the Italians can.
From the innovation of Italian fashion and design, the Golden Age of its cinema to the Roman Empire’s cultural echoes (and some very good espresso), take a dip into the Italian psyche and learn to eat, love, dress, think, and have fun as only the Italians can.
How to Be Italian: Eat, Drink, Dress, Travel and Love La Dolce Vita