Some of the most memorable American artwork has been produced under the spell of France and Italy. This collection of twenty detachable postcards includes twenty images of Florence, Venice, Siena, Paris, and the French countryside and coast by Cassatt, Whistler, Hassam, Sargent, and others.

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By Beth Elon

Each of the ten itineraries in this cookbook/guidebook takes readers through parts of Tuscany that still remain largely undiscovered—and into the kitchens of more than fifty restaurants whose cooks reveal their most authentic recipes. In addition to 100 recipes, also included are descriptions and contact information for restaurants, trattorie, gourmet shops, wineries, olive oil producers, local markets, and regional food festivals, and how to find the monasteries, workshops, and artisans' studios that offer local items ranging from herbal beauty products to traditional ceramics and hand-woven linens. 320 pp

What Beth Elon has given us is not only a detailed and practical cookbook but also a traveler's guide—and a love letter to a place and a way of living. This is great food writing in the spirit of Elizabeth David.—Joan Didion

Beth Elon not only tastes Tuscany, she savors every flavor, turns down every enticing road, and joyously reveals her long, profound, and continuing appreciation of this place of endless pleasures. — Frances Mayes

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By John Pope-Hennessy

The Piero della Francesca Trail quickly achieved a cult following when it was first published and it remains the classic guide to the luminous and enigmatic frescoes of Piero. Pope-Hennessy writes affectingly about the pilgrimage to see Piero's works, a journey now made by thousands each year. Designed for the art lover and cultural traveler, this new edition includes more than fifty color reproductions and, for the first time, "The Best Picture," Aldous Huxley's famous essay that first inspired Pope-Hennessy to seek out the mysterious and at that time little-known works that now constitute the Piero della Francesca Trail.

ISBN: 1892145138 - 88 pages - Hardcover

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Pamela Keech & Margaret A. Brucia

With this small and discriminating book as your guide, you'll find yourself strolling down cobblestone back streets that only native Romans know well. Nine walks, each lasting an hour or two, will take you to more than 130 unique shops—jewelers, stationers, clothiers, interior design—that uphold Italian standards of quality, craftsmanship, and style. This elegant guide features dozens of color photographs, ten maps, and dining recommendations.

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By Eugenia Bell

This friendly and easy-to-use book will guide you—effortlessly, and at just the right tempo—through the cultural, artistic, and culinary generosity of a beautiful city. —Alice Waters

Nestled between the Alps and the Po River, Turin was hailed by Le Corbusier as the most beautifully situated city he'd ever seen, and by Giorgio de Chirico as the “most profound, most enigmatic, most disquieting city not only of Italy, but of the world.” Today Turin, an elegant city of more than a million people, with views of the Alps around every corner, is home to Italy's most vibrant contemporary art scene, as well as extraordinary architecture, sophisticated shops, and food and wine that are an epicurean's dream.

A Civilized Traveller's Guide to Turin features:

• detailed listings of Turin's cultural attractions, from the one-of-a-kind Museum of Cinema to the world-renowned Museo Egizio, which holds the most significant collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Cairo
• personal recommendations for hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops
• walks through the city's medieval, Baroque, and modern neighborhoods
• suggestions for short trips around the region, ideas for what to do with children, and more

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By Marina Seveso

Whether searching for turn-of-the-century botanical prints, vintage biscotti tins, or heirloom linens, travelers will find this guide an indispensable passport to Italy's most authentic and enjoyable shopping. The great antique and flea markets of Italy often are hard to find, and once discovered, visitors still face the challenge of deciphering complicated seasonal schedules as well as learning what each market offers. Comprehensive and easy to use, The Antique & Flea Markets of Italy guides shoppers to the best markets in all regions.

ISBN: 1892145189 • 63 pages • Paperback

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