Description
Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. 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.Capri Dolce Vitais a look at this fabled corner of the world through the ages and a celebration of paradise on earth.
Details
- 272 pages
- over 200 illustrations
- English language
- Released in May 2019
- W 9.8 x L 13 x D 1.3 in
- Linen hardcover
- ISBN: 9781614287834
- 5.6 lb
About the Author
Cesare Cunaccia is a writer, lecturer, curator, and journalist. He was editor at large forVogue ItaliaandL’Uomo Vogueand the antiques consultant forArchitectural Digest Italy. He has also contributed to the divisions ofArchitectural Digestin Germany, China, and Russia, as well asConnaissance des Arts,Opera magazine, andL’Oeil. Cunaccia has published a variety of books, particularly on the Italian artistic heritage, which have been translated into twelve languages.
