Delve into the art of loving and living in every moment.
'Italian'
is as evocative a word as any, but what does it really mean? The answer
is a lifestyle that many envy, from one of the world's most beloved
countries - aperitifs and the art of drinking coffee. Feast days and a
quiet August. Cities steeped in history, where the past is always
present and countless style and fashion icons reside. In a country where
wine is produced in every region, food is deeply entrenched in
tradition, and some of the world's greatest artists, composers, and
thinkers have lived, passion is everywhere and la dolce vita thrives.
This
book is a celebration of what it means to be from Italy - an education
in drinking to savour the moment, travelling indulgently, and dolce far niente
- the sweetness of doing nothing. From the innovation of Italian
fashion and design, the golden age of its cinema, 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 Italia can.
