Assouline – Tuscany Marvel

The Italian region of Tuscany is a feast for all senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture for eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. There’s so much to take in here in this Assouline title, Tuscany Marvel including the ancient churches. colourful piazzas, the olive groves that inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine,along with villas built by the fabled Medici family.

The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its coast, lapping the shore of Elba, the island where the emperor Napoleon was exiled. Quaint villages, historic towns and bustling cities are scattered across its landscape, which is almost as varied as the communities themselves. From annual horse races at Piazza del Campo, and the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Chianti region – to the city of Pisa, an ancient Maritime Republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and Leaning Tower, Tuscany is the place of dreams.

Tuscany Marvel is written by Cesare Cunaccia- a former editor at large for Vogue Italia and L’Uomo Vogue and the antiques consultant for Architectural Digest, Italy. He is a brilliant person to lead this true discovery of one of Italy’s most evocative regions 

Features:

• Hard cover, 312 pages
• Decorated with linen on the outside
• Written by illustrious fashion and architectural authority, Cesare Cunaccia
• Includes over 200 illustrations
• Celebrates every facet of Tuscan life
• Published by Assouline

Dimensions: 25.4cm (l) x 33cm (h) x 3.8cm (w)