Description
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 by renowned photographers Ferdinando Scianna and Bruno Barbey, from Emilia-Romagna to Sicily. Meet unforgettable figures like Maria Callas, Sophia Loren, and Marcello Mastroianni. With an enchanting introduction by Cesare Cunaccia and a curated collection of images, this book takes you on a journey through Italy, unveiling the origins of Dolce Vita. Discover the secrets of Dolce Vita, and explore a visual feast as you experience the culture, romance and allure of the eternal land.
Lose yourself in the beauty, style and charm of Federico Fellini's Italy and explore the beauty of Emilia-Romagna to Sicily, captured through the lens of renowned photographers Ferdinando Scianna and Bruno Barbey. Take a journey through time as you meet unforgettable figures like Maria Callas, Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, and delve into the depths of Dolce Vita with an enchanting introduction by Cesare Cunaccia.
details
- 320 pages
- over 200 illustrations
- English language
- Released in November 2023
Cesare Cunaccia is a writer, lecturer, curator and journalist. He was editor at large for Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue and the antiques consultant for Architectural Digest Italy. He has also contributed to the editions of Architectural Digest in Germany, China and Russia, as well as Connaissance des Arts, Opera magazine and L’Œil. Cunaccia has published a variety of books, particularly on the Italian artistic heritage, which have been translated into twelve languages. He is also the best-selling author of Capri Dolce Vita (2019), Tuscany Marvel (2021) and Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation (2022).
Description
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 by renowned photographers Ferdinando Scianna and Bruno Barbey, from Emilia-Romagna to Sicily. Meet unforgettable figures like Maria Callas, Sophia Loren, and Marcello Mastroianni. With an enchanting introduction by Cesare Cunaccia and a curated collection of images, this book takes you on a journey through Italy, unveiling the origins of Dolce Vita. Discover the secrets of Dolce Vita, and explore a visual feast as you experience the culture, romance and allure of the eternal land.
Lose yourself in the beauty, style and charm of Federico Fellini's Italy and explore the beauty of Emilia-Romagna to Sicily, captured through the lens of renowned photographers Ferdinando Scianna and Bruno Barbey. Take a journey through time as you meet unforgettable figures like Maria Callas, Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, and delve into the depths of Dolce Vita with an enchanting introduction by Cesare Cunaccia.
details
- 320 pages
- over 200 illustrations
- English language
- Released in November 2023
Cesare Cunaccia is a writer, lecturer, curator and journalist. He was editor at large for Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue and the antiques consultant for Architectural Digest Italy. He has also contributed to the editions of Architectural Digest in Germany, China and Russia, as well as Connaissance des Arts, Opera magazine and L’Œil. Cunaccia has published a variety of books, particularly on the Italian artistic heritage, which have been translated into twelve languages. He is also the best-selling author of Capri Dolce Vita (2019), Tuscany Marvel (2021) and Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation (2022).
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