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ITALIAN ART BOOKS

DAE5778 - ROAD TO ROME: An Artist's Year in Italy. $16.95
Marlene McLoughlin. Hardcover. ISBN:9780811805773
While traveling from Florence to Rome, McLoughlin captures the beauty and innocence of the Italian countryside through watercolors. She captions each page, featuring between one and four drawings, with an entry similar to a diary utilizing Italian phrases and vocabulary. Allows a beginning student to recognize words, get a feel for the culture and landscape while enjoying beautiful watercolor paintings and sketches.

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.

AOL2562 - LEONARDO DA VINCI $19.95
R. McLanathan. Hardcover, 92 pp. ISBN:9780810912564
Ideal for readers of all ages. A stunning collection of 54 of da Vinci's most famous paintings and sketches, along with the story of his life. Five chapters outline the period in which da Vinci lived, his first masterpieces, his years of service to the court, and his profound contributions to the world, both scientific and artistic.

AOL6348 - MICHELANGELO $19.95
R. Mclanathan. Hardcover, 92 pp. ISBN:9780810936348
A beautiful collection 60 of Michaelangelo's most brilliant sculptures, paintings, sketches and architecture, assembled with the story of his life. Ideal for young readers, Michaelangelo is an magnificent introduction to the world of Renaissance art.

DAE0550 - ENZO SELLERIO. A photographer in Sicily. $29.95
Hardcover, oversized with dust jacket, 174 pp. ISBN:9781860460555
Through 140 enthralling black & white photographs of many Sicilian towns and the people living there. Taken in the 50's, 60's and 70's, 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.


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 $29.95
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.



STK3608 - FLAVORS OF ITALY $15.95
C Ferguson. Hardcover, 80 pp. ISBN:01762403608
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 dishes while taking the reader on a journey through his life as a young cook using photographs and story excerpts.


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