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New/Fine Dust Jacket. 9781599620725 176 pages, a fine NEWvolume (still in publisher's shrinkwrap) A large oblong hardcover, in original clear dust wrapper; beautifully illustrated througout. Exploring the narrative boundaries of still photography, artist Douglas Gayeton takes a remarkable journey into the heart of hidden Tuscany in SLOW: LIFE IN A TUSCAN TOWN. His magical portraits of rural Italians celebrate the rich cultural traditions surrounding the everyday pelasures of growing, selling, preparing and eating food. Gayeton's imaginative and interactive photographs are layered with handwritten notes, recipes, quotes, historical facts and sayings that bring context and color to the subject of each sepia toned image. The region's charming local characters exemplify the popular principles that define the Slow Food Movement. With an introduction by Alice Waters, a preface by Carlo Petrini, edited by Katrina Fried, and stunningly designed by Gregory Wakabayashi; endpaper maps, illustrations throughout. Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.3 Large Oblong hardcover.