Dispatches from the Piazza: A Guide to Life on the Mediterranean - Hardcover

Pergament, Danielle

 
9781964786209: Dispatches from the Piazza: A Guide to Life on the Mediterranean
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1964786207 ISBN 13: 9781964786209
Verlag: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2026

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Welcome to the Mediterranean-a world where stilettos are the footwear of choice, athleisure doesn't exist, aperitivo hour is every hour, and carbohydrates have never been off limits.  

Why do we dream of wine tasting in Umbria or sunset yachts on the Côte d'Azur Because we all want to escape somewhere truly fabulous - where everyone looks fantastic, and just gets sexier with age. That place is called the Mediterranean. 

Author Danielle Pergament transports readers to this sun-drenched world where pleasure is a priority, pairing comedic essays on the Mediterranean lifestyle with tutorials for eyeliner like Penelope Cruz, scarf styling like Grace Kelly, and navigating cobblestones in stilettos-all accompanied by fun, colorful illustrations. With this book by your side, la dolce vita is yours for the taking.

  • Witty and transporting: Comedic essays and sharp observations capture the irresistible allure of Mediterranean life 
  • Style tutorials included: Iconic looks from Penelope Cruz eyeliner to Grace Kelly scarf styling made achievable 
  • Beautifully illustrated: Playful artwork from celebrated New Yorker illustrator Mokshini on every page 
  • Perfect for travelers of all sorts: An escapist read for anyone who loves European culture and dreams of a Mediterranean holiday, or is packing their bags and heading there soon 

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Danielle Pergament began her editorial career as Beauty Editor of Allure magazine. In 2005, she relocated to Italy, where she wrote regularly for The New York Times Travel section and New York Magazine. She has written extensively for The New York Times,The International Herald Tribune, GQ, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Bon Appetit. She went on to become Executive Editor of Lucky magazine, and a few years later, Executive Editor of Allure.  In 2016, Pergament joined goop as Editor in Chief and in 2020, started The C Word, a content company.  

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Welcome to the Mediterranean – a world where stilettos are the footwear of choice, athleisure doesn’t exist, aperitivo hour is every hour, and carbohydrates have never been off limits.

Why do we page through the Travel Section to learn about wine tasting in Umbria or scroll through influencer posts to see what sunsets look like when you’re on a yacht in the Cote d’Azur? What is it about photos of spaghetti pomodoro or young women in Breton shirts? It is to leave the earthly bounds of our lives and be s

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Verlag
Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2026
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1964786207
ISBN 13 
9781964786209
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
144
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