In this love letter to the world’s favourite country, you’ll find everything you know and love about Italy: the classic food, the dreamy landscapes, the Renaissance masterpieces. Along the way you’ll meet the people who make Italy what it is, the philosophies they live by and the traditions that make la dolce vita.

Personal essays introduce readers to the locals that make up the heart of Italy, from local chefs to museum curators, adding a local, authentic touch to the book, and thematic chapters celebrate everything people love about Italy, including the lifestyle, cultural heritage, food and drink, natural beauty, and fashion and design.

We all want to live the Italian life. With this book, you’re one step closer.