The Italian dream - Assouline

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 haute couture of Milan, the pasta the Bolognese of Bologna, the colorful architecture of Portofino and the flashing blue waters of Capri and the Amalfi Coast, among others. The Italians themselves live effortlessly amidst all this splendour, instinctively knowing what type of outfit to slip on, what design element to balance or what delicious ingredient to add.
Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla, sensitive and often nostalgic lovers of their country of origin, take readers on a tour of Italy from an Italian, off the main roads traveled by tourists and on hidden or completely off-the-beaten-path side streets. of the network, in lesser-known corners but filled to overflowing with quintessential details that define timeless Italian style. See the Sassi cave dwellings carved into the Matera mountain; admire the characteristic red-orange walls of the Emilia-Romagna region; and examine the sculpted birds at the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori in Sorrento, so lifelike they could fly off the page. Reina and Ferolla invite readers to discover the special moments and places that reveal an intimate portrait of one of the world's most treasured destinations, and Ferolla's classic illustrations add another level of personality to the journey.