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Nobody captures the Italian sunlight the way Lucy does—her images are transporting. There's a soulfulness and a depth in her work that really gets at the essence of this beautiful country.―Yolanda Edwards, founder and editor of Yolo Journal
"Lucy has a great eye for finding style where it naturally exists. Il Dolce Far Niente is a celebration of the inherent beauty of coastal Italy and its people - and of the Italian way of enjoying summer. This is not a book of pretentious exclusive hotels and restaurants; rather, it is a complete view of the seaside at its best - including young and old, rich and poor, locals and visitors. Having traveled to the Amalfi Coast in my twenties and visited Puglia just last summer, I’m reminded that there is so much more to see. I must go back. Soon!"―Amanda Brooks, Founder of Cutter Brooks Shop and Author
Ah, Italy in summer—a flirtation between sunbeams and cobblestones, where every gelato cone tells a tale. Lucy Laucht perfectly captures the timeless appeal of a season that dances between lemon groves and secret beaches, laughter and amore.―Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO & creative director of the Pellicano Hotels group
"Lucy has a great eye for finding style where it naturally exists. Il Dolce Far Niente is a celebration of the inherent beauty of coastal Italy and its people - and of the Italian way of enjoying summer. This is not a book of pretentious exclusive hotels and restaurants; rather, it is a complete view of the seaside at its best - including young and old, rich and poor, locals and visitors. Having traveled to the Amalfi Coast in my twenties and visited Puglia just last summer, I’m reminded that there is so much more to see. I must go back. Soon!"―Amanda Brooks, Founder of Cutter Brooks Shop and Author
Ah, Italy in summer—a flirtation between sunbeams and cobblestones, where every gelato cone tells a tale. Lucy Laucht perfectly captures the timeless appeal of a season that dances between lemon groves and secret beaches, laughter and amore.―Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO & creative director of the Pellicano Hotels group
About the Author
Lucy Laucht is a photographer devoted to working with natural light. Imbued with a strong sense of story, Lucy’s transportive photographs capture the essence of the destinations she visits. Each scene sheds light on the soul of a place and the people who call it home. Lucy lives in Cornwall, England.
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4.1 out of 5
81.67% of customers are satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and Beautiful
A coffee table book that will actually be read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely photos and a crash course in Italian culture
Il Dolce Far Niente: The Italian Way of Summer is a love letter in words and photographs to a place and a season incredibly important to both the writer and photographer. This beautiful hardcover will sweep you away with its mix of color and black-and-white photos of the people and places on Italy’s beaches. The book is broken into 7 major sections: Naples, The Aeolian Islands, Ischia, The Amalfi Coast & Capri, Sicily, Puglia, and The Egadi Islands. The photos are a mixture of land and sea, where of course Italy’s beauty shines. Other photos capture the people sunbathing with a bit of everyday life— and some food portraits show up, too. The writing is also engaging and has taught me so much about Italian culture (the food, the history, the people, the mythology) and its islands
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality, well put together coffee table book
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.To help understand how I rate items:My philosophy is, that for a rating system to be effective, the highest rating and the lowest rating should be reserved for a relatively small percentage of the best and the worst products. If I give a product four stars, it is because I believe it is a very good product. To get five stars from me requires a product to go above and beyond and really impress me beyond my expectations. By the same token, a product has to be VERY, VERY bad to get only one star from me. One thing that I DON'T take into consideration with my ratings is price. I may make a general statement such as “this is a good value” but it will not affect my star rating. The reason is that product prices change, even from day-to-day. Also what one person may consider a good price someone else might not. I feel it is more important to review the quality and features of a product and let the buyer decide whether the current price is worth it to them. Another thing that I don't take into consideration are issues with shipping. This is because the seller does not always have control over that. Following is each of the five categories of *stars* and how I assign them to a product:***** 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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
This is a gorgeous coffee table book to have on display. Each chapter is a different city/region in Italy and the photos are stunning. It has me manifesting Italian vacations!
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice look into the Italian way of life
This struck me as one of those books you leave out on your coffee table to show how well-traveled and sophisticated you are. It offers a romanticized view into life in Italy.
5.0 out of 5 stars Summer in Italy
This coffee table book is absolutely gorgeous! Pictures are taken with an older camera, giving some of them a retro look. It's like taking a time machine back 50 years, but with modern fashion. I love how the author takes us down memory lane from her personal experiences of summer in Italy. I got sucked into reading her stories & dreaming of a future summer in Italy. Get this book if you're going to Italy anytime soon!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes for a great gift or coffee table book
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.
Book bought as a present.
It arrived on the date stated in good condition. My son in law was delighted with it.
Außen Hui innen…
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.
Long waiting and arrived damaged
Con piu di un mese di ritardo il libro è arrivato danneggiato. Very disappointed
Perfect Coffee Table Book
Amazing book. Perfect for coffee table. Beautifully written and presented with captivating photography. Makes me want to go back to Italy!
Leaves no cliche unturned…
…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 Bolo. I resented the walk to the Post Office. Any edition of Touring Club is a better and cheaper buy.
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