{"product_id":"italianess-elegance-espresso-and-a-hint-of-rebellion","title":"Italianness. Elegance, Espresso, and a Hint of Rebellion","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eCoolness Italy. \u003cem data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eElegance, Espresso, and a Hint of Rebellion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAuthor: Georges Desrues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eCoolness Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stylish coffee table book that captures the irresistible charm of Italian life. Author and cultural observer \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eGeorges Desrues\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the reader on a visual and narrative journey through that elusive concept of \u003cem data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eItalianità\u003c\/em\u003e: the unique way of life where everyday actions transform into style, food becomes identity, and relaxation becomes a ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eFrom the myth surrounding Italian cuisine and the silent power of a perfect espresso to the symbolism of sunglasses, fashion, design, film, and architecture – this book showcases Italy in all its contradictions. Grand elegance and nonchalant lightness go hand in hand with tradition, humor, and a subtle form of rebellion. Pasta as the nation's binder, the passeggiata, aperitivo, beaches, dialects, and icons like Marinetti and Mastroianni together form a rich cultural portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eWith evocative photography, keen observations, and personal stories, based on more than twenty years of living in Italy, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eCoolness Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e shows how effortless elegance becomes an art form. An inspiring coffee table book for lovers of Italian culture, lifestyle, fashion, and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe first coffee table book that explores the versatility and contradictions of Italian life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eA mix of photography, reportage, and cultural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThemes such as food, espresso, fashion, film, design, and daily rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eA visual and substantive tribute to Italian elegance with a distinctive twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the author – Georges Desrues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eGeorges Desrues\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer, cultural observer, and creative director with deep ties to Italy. He lived and worked in the country for over twenty years, developing a keen eye for the subtle codes, rituals, and aesthetics that characterize Italian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2488\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eCoolness Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Desrues combines his personal experiences with photography, storytelling, and cultural analysis. His work balances between irony and admiration, offering a fresh, intelligent perspective on a culture that is admired worldwide but rarely captured with such nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Persell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228350230852,"sku":"TM71750","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1959\/5588\/files\/9783961717507.jpg?v=1768173258","url":"https:\/\/persell.nl\/en\/products\/italianess-elegance-espresso-and-a-hint-of-rebellion","provider":"Persell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}