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Author: Laura Morelli
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$24.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

11 reviews
Sales Rank: 181779

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 207
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.8

ISBN: 0789308754
Dewey Decimal Number: 381.10945
EAN: 9780789308757

Publication Date: August 23, 2003
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•	Paperback - Made in Italy (see 0789308754)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

Each year, Americans flock to Italy in search of rich Old World cultural traditions and handmade crafts. Now Laura Morelli, art historian and Italy aficionado, has created the first guide to shopping and touring Italy's handmade treasures-including Sicilian ceramics, the Murano glass of Venice, Tuscan terracotta, gold and coral jewelry of Sardinia, Florence's marble paper, Torre del Greco's cameos, and much, much more.

Organized by region, Made in Italy takes the reader on a complete tour of the dazzling artisanal legacy of Italy, uncovering one-of-a-kind hidden workshops and off-the-beaten-path tours. Slender enough to fit in the traveler's handbag, packed with useful tips on pricing, quality and value, with a year-round calendar of craft festivals, Made in Italy is the perfect supplemental guide for everyone interested in bringing home the unique treasures of Italy.

Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

Needs to be Updated March 26, 2008
I found this book is out of date and should include more of the recent changes in the past 5 years. Italy is so popular that everyone is flying there more often than anywhere else in the world.

1 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Cover July 23, 2007
This book could make you give up shopping. Pottery, cheese, glass...not one good tip on the outlets. The cover is beautiful.

4 out of 5 stars

Well Made June 11, 2007
At last a different slant for the lover of all things Italian in Italy. Well researched and very readable. A great "homework" book for anyone wishing to bring home a little of authentic Italy on their next trip.

3 out of 5 stars

let out leather August 31, 2006
I was dissapointed that leather shopping is not covered. That is one item I really associate with Italy and the author simply states that there are many nice shop. I rarely buy items such as pottery or glasss as shipping or carring it home is costly.This book would be great if these are your favorites.(pottery and glass) I did E-mail the author about leather shopping in Florence but no reply .

5 out of 5 stars

A Great Resource March 7, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

If you are going to Italy and are interested in things specific to the region and made there, this book is a great resource for planning your trip and also a great companion through the actual adventure.

The photos are great. The text is informative. Plus, some things you may not have thought of on your own are covered and suggested.

Having just returned from a driving trip through Italy, I can say the book was definitely valuable although you need to supplement with your own research as to practicalities (such as how to get to places and actually find the shops within the cities).

Also, some of the cities actually publish listings/maps of the shops. So, for example, it is possible to obtain a map of the ceramics shops of Faenza from the city's tourist office.

We had some difficulties in trying to find some of the addresses, and some of the recommendations are a matter of taste, but these are details. I wish there were more books of this sort. A great resource!

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