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Italianissimo (literally, very very Italian)
profiles fifty enticing Italian contributions to culture high and
low, from the lofty realm of great ideas to the delicious realities
of cuisine, fashion, cinema, and much more—an eclectic mix
of the customs, culture, and concepts that embody the essence of
Italy. This intimate guide will enlighten and enrich all journeys
to Italy, both real and imaginary, and holds a wealth of sophisticated
information about such icons as:hand gestures, patron saints, pasta,
parmesan, the piazza, the Fiat 500, ex votos, fashion, Neo-realist
cinema, authority figures, Pinocchio, the Italian male, the mezzaluna,
shoes, opera, the Vespa, the Ferrari, gelato, gondolas, and more.
You’ll also find out:
• Why lines, as we know them, are nonexistent in Italy;
• Why a string of coral beads is often seen around a baby’s wrist;
• What the unlucky number of Italy is (it’s not thirteen, unless seating
guests at a table, when it IS thirteen—taking into account the outcome
of the Last Supper);
• Why red underwear begins to appear in shops as the New Year approaches
Graphic designer Louise Fili has received awards from every major design competition , and has work in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, and the Bibliothèque Nationale. She was recently inducted into the Art Directors Hall of Fame.
Lise Apatoff, originally from Chicago, has been living on a farm in the Tuscan countryside north of Florence since 1978. She shares her intimate understanding of Italy as a teacher, travel coordinator and museum lecturer by making the “the living classroom of the Renaissance” come alive for visitors of all of ages by imparting a passion for art, history, and the countless delightful nuances of the Italian culture.
5-1/2 x 5-1/2"
ISBN 978-1-892145-54-3
Retail price: $19.95
Web Price: $15.96 (20% off)
