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Il Dolce Far Niente: The Italian Way of Summer
Product Description:
Price:
$36.00
Detailed description:
This book is a gorgeous, photographic ode to the magic of southern coastal Italy in the summer by renowned travel, fashion, and lifestyle photographer Lucy Laucht.
A languorous August afternoon. That brilliant light and those impossible Mediterranean blues. The touch of sun on hot skin. And everywhere, the sounds of laughter and lighthearted conversation. Captured by photographer Lucy Laucht, these lyrical scenes of Naples, Ischia, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Puglia, Sicily, and the Aeolian and Egadi Islands are an ode to the Italian way of summer and that distinctly Italian art of sweet idleness.
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Categories: Arts & Photography
Product name:
Il Dolce Far Niente: The Italian Way of Summer
Price:
$36.00
Antonio –
Con piu di un mese di ritardo il libro è arrivato danneggiato. Very disappointed
pascal –
Das Cover ist sehr schön die die Bilder die im Buch sind haben an sich einen guten vibe, aber die Druckqualität ist echt nicht gut, Bilder sind verpixelt, Farben wirken komisch, es macht gar es wirkt als hätte man Bilder einfach nur aus Instagram heraus kopiert und sie nicht an den Druck angepasst.
CWB –
Three of the things on my long list of favorite things are travel, photography and beaches. So naturally this book caught my attention. The author has divided the book into 7 regions in Italy. It is mostly photographs but she talks about each region with information mostly about the beaches but also touching on food or other items of interest. It is not at all meant to be a travel guide, put more of a general interest coffee table book. The photography in the book ranges from some very beautiful scenery to some colorful artistic shots but I would say the majority would be human interest “snapshots”. I think it definitely provides a realistic view of what it is like to be there. I have found it very interesting to peruse and maybe get a feeling of what it might like to visit the beaches in these regions.
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***** Five stars – The product exceeded my expectations. I really love it and would actively suggest it to friends and would certainly purchase it again if needed.
**** Four stars – The product met my expectations. It does what it claims to do. I like it and would recommend it to someone if they asked about it. I would Most likely purchase it again if needed .
*** Three stars – The product is average and for the most part does what it claims. There may be a few things I don’t like about it. If I recommended it to someone, I would state my reservations. I may purchase it again if I could not find a better alternative.
** Two stars – The product fell far short of my expectations. It may, in some respects, do what it claims to do but has far too many problems to overlook. I would never recommended it to someone nor would I ever purchase it again. There is a good possibility I would return it.
* One star – The product is terrible. It has way too many cons and few if any pros. I would actively warn my friends away from it and would most likely return it if possible.
A. Dauria –
This is largely a photo book, and great for the coffee table. The photographer (Lucy Laught) worked in conjunction with a writer to create a the text for the book, which is more substantial and interesting that I expected.
The book structure goes through 8 southern Italian areas and conveys a “lesson” from each out, all geared toward to teaching you some Italian wisdom around “far niente” – doing nothing! And overall it’s quite dolce indeed. There’s text around the region, the philosophy espoused in the “lesson,” the photographer’s experience with the area, and travel tips for that place. There are even a few recipes and things. It’s light easy reading and you can jump in where ever you like.
But the photos – really the selling point. They are beautiful. They have an artistic bent for sure, not just a photo documentary of a place. The printing is not glossy, but it works with some of the grainy nature of many of the photos. Lots of people, places, islands, water, beaches, etc. It’s a feast for the eyes for sure.
It’s a great coffee table book for sure. People can pick up and thumb through the beautiful photos, perhaps reading a section that catches their eye.
Deb –
This is such a lovely book full of gorgeous photos of Italy and people enjoying themselves. The book is large and a little heavy, so it is perfect for setting out on the coffee table and leafing through it. There’s a nice variety of themes – places, food, the beach – but everyone seems to be enjoying themselves.
I like getting this book off the shelf and sitting on the couch with it to imagine my own Italian summer.
e r morris –
…and borrows too much from those who have gone before. Pictures as cliched as the text – and for a photographer apparently “devoted to natural light”, best to revisit how to expose against that natural light. Returned to Amazon. I resented the walk to the Post Office. Any edition of Touring Club is a better and cheaper buy.
ChibiNeko –
Do you love Italy? Do you love vintage style photos? Would you love reading various factoids and info about beaches and the regions in which they’re located? If you answered yes to any of that or know someone who would, then this is absolutely the book for you. Especially if you are interested in traveling.
This comes with some wonderful photographs. The photographer tried out a variety of style, hence why I asked if you, the reader, like vintage style photos because some of them have that feel. I absolutely love it, since it gives the book a sense of timelessness. This isn’t some slick photo book where everything is shot in perfect clarity and bright colors. As others have mentioned, the photos are sort of muted, which I think lends an air of romance that blends perfect with summer, travel, and Italy. The written parts are fine and could help give people ideas for travel, but it’s not the main draw of the book – not that it was ever truly intended to be as such, mind you.
I can see my boyfriend’s mother absolutely loving this, as her grandparents came from Italy and as such she grew up learning how to cook authentic Italian food. She’s talked about how she has some relatives still living in Italy and how beautiful it was to visit when she was younger. I think something like this would be great for her, as it could help her relive a bit of that time and experience a bit of Italy again via photos.