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 ...
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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 Vita is a look at this fabled corner of the world through the ages and a celebration of paradise on earth.
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Near Fine Condition. 9781614287834. Guidebooks. Near Fine reprint Assouline oversize hardback, profusely illustrated. Light surface rub to cloth binding in places. Size: 9.8 x 1.4 x 13 inches. 300 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Exploration; Guidebooks; ISBN: 161428783X. ISBN/EAN: 9781614287834. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090860.