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ITALIAN ART BOOKS

DAE0550 ENZO SELLERIO: A photographer in Sicily $29.95
Hardcover, oversized with dust jacket, 174 pp ISBN:9783822858707
Through 140 enthralling black & white photographs of many Sicilian towns and the people living there. Taken in the 50 and 60, including pictures of Partinico, Isnello and Palermo, this book introduces your students visually to the life and civilization in south Italy. A wonderful illustrative book for teaching Italian culture in the classroom


DAE0501 VENETIAN PALAZZI $19.95
Hardcover with dustjacket, oversized, 260 pp, full color illustrations, trilingual. ISBN:9783822870501
Featuring 19 acclaimed palaces of Venice, this book contains more than 120 excellent color photographs of the magnificent interiors and designs of these noble residences erected during the prosperous period in Venice and decorated by famous artists and craftsmen. The text in English, German and French describes these splendors. A valuable book for anyone interested in Italian architecture, design, or furnishings.


DAE745X VATICAN TREASURES $15.95
R.P.Bergmann/D. De Grazia, 11 pp, softcover. ISBN:9780940717459
This book catalogues early Christian, Renaissance and Baroque Art from the Papal Collection ranging from sculpture and tapestries to artifacts. Detailed descriptions accompany 50 high quality, mostly color photographs and illustrations of the Vatican treasures explaining the history of the genre and significance of each work. An excellent resource for students studying or compiling a research paper on Vatican treasures.


TA8706 ROME $15.00
D.Montagnon, B.Roland. Softcover, 159 pp. ISBN:9783822858707
This volume is dedicated to Rome, the Capital of the Roman Empire, seat of the papacy and cultural metropolis during the Renaissance and the Baroque eras. With more than 160 color illustrations, the reader will experience enchanting views of Rome not usually viewed by tourists. The accompanying text invites you on a tour of this city of seven hills.


DAE3756 RENAISSANCE $36.95
A. Graham-Dixon. Hardcover, 336 pp. ISBN:9780520223752
From the writer and presenter of the BBC series Renaissance, this beautiful book takes the reader on a journey through one of the most brilliant periods in history. Each of the 6 chapters explores a different aspect of this era and its historical significance, on the major artists & architects of various time periods. Colorful images of the works of Giotto, Donatello, Titian, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, & more make this book a wonderful addition to any art history library.


ITALIAN COOKBOOKS

STK9264 - THE COOKING OF PARMA $19.95
R.C. Sidoli. Hardcover, 190 pp ISBN:9780847819263
Over 130 recipes will help you prepare and enjoy an array of dishes from antipasti to dolci. Torta de spinaci, risotto, polenta, tortellini di zucca, lasagna in bianco, osso buco, asparagi alla parmigiana, insalata di savoa, pasticini and tiramisu are some of the delectable dishes you will discover. Also offered are menus ranging from simple to classic, anecdotes, historical notes and many ideas to simplify the preparation of these dishes. A book perfect for the Chef or the apprentice!


STK8801 - CLASSIC ITALIAN RECIPES $29.95
Oversized hardbound with dust jacket. 256 pp. ISBN:9780765108807
With over 200 recipes, this beautifully designed cookbook features a wide range of mouth-watering dishes including antipasti, soups, pasta, fish and meat dishes, pizzas, breads and desserts. All recipes, complete with visually appealing color photographs, are easy to follow and are supported by well illustrated step-by-step instructions. It also contains a guide of the basic ingredients necessary to assure the successful preparation.


DAE5476 - DIARY OF A TUSCAN CHEF: Recipes and Memories of Good Times and Great Food $19.95
C. Casella, E. Daspin. Hardcover, 336 pp.ISBN:9780385485470
A native-born Tuscan and renowned executive chef at the famed Coco Pazzo restaurant in New York City, Cesare Casella arranged a cookbook for the Italian food lover. It features classic and original Tuscany region dishes while taking the reader on a journey through his life as a young cook using photographs and story excerpts.



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