Capri Dolce Vita

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Cunaccia has published a variety of books, particularly on the Italian artistic heritage, which have been translated into twelve languages.

Capri Dolce Vita, published by Assouline, takes a glimpse into the celebrated land, which has been luring literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set for eons. Discover more on this colorful and historic gem that is Capri through breathtaking pictures and fascinating stories. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director Jean-Luc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set, Capri boasts a rich Mediterranean spirit and style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta, where cars are prohibited and the island's playful attitude runs rampant. If you are an ardent Capriphile and collector of books on the island - as I have been for a decade - and/or if you've spent weeks wandering Capri (again, as I have) - this will not blow you away. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director Jean-Luc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set, Capri boasts a rich Mediterranean spirit and style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta, where cars are prohibited and the island’s playful attitude runs rampant. As usual in books on Capri, there is way too much emphasis on people and celebrities and none on the lesser known natural beauty spots of the island -Faro, Miglieri, Villa Jovis, Damecuta, Bagnio Tiberio, Cetrella. Iconic, charming and sophisticated, Italian resort island of Capri has been revered for centuries, dating back to the Roman Empire.

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We take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved. Italian author Cesare Cunaccia takes us on a tantalising journey through the island of Capri in one of Assouline's most-celebrated publications to date. Capri boasts a rich Mediterranean spirit and style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta, where cars are prohibited and the island’s playful attitude runs rampant. We pay respect to Elders - past, present and emerging - and recognise their connections to land, sea and community, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.This Italian island has been a holiday hotspot for centuries, a backdrop for the glamorous jetset to relax and let their hair down, all while surrounded by the glittering Tyrhennian Sea. Guided by their passion for knowledge, culture and travel, the Assoulines have since expanded their vision to 1,700 titles in three main collections, along with special editions and unique library accessories—a grand oeuvre of inspiring creations. The higher the GSM, the denser the fabric will be–our bedding sits at a breathable 170 GSM for the perfect balance of softness and durability.

It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple's experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives. As you turn each page of this hardcover you'll come to understand the true definition of la dolce vita. Although the cloth and binding of the book are excellent, the paper is not of their usual highest standard and some of the printing could be better, particularly of the text, which is a little vague and not bold enough. Every corner of the island's playful scenery is explored here, including its gardens, villas, caves and the lively Piazzetta – all offering a snapshot of the rich Mediterranean spirit and style that lives on the island all year round.Channel the spirit of one of the world’s most iconic resort destinations with Capri Dolce Vita, a gorgeous coffee table book from luxury publishing house Assouline. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Our collection of modern heirlooms are designed as the ultimate investment pieces: timeless, long lasting and, hopefully, to one day be handed down for others to enjoy.