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Italy, the birthplace of the Slow movement and the home of Slow Food, is a natural as the second destination in our new Slow series. Alastair Sawday has handpicked forty-six exceptional places to stay-places where attention is lavished on some of the most important things in life: convivial meals, community, a respect for the environment, and a celebration of regional distinctiveness. From the mountainous north, through cypressdotted Tuscany, and on down to the gutsy, colorful south, youll discover innkeepers and cooks that have an unmatched passion for Slow Travel and Slow Food, and whose hospitality embody their commitment to the finest accommodations and food. Go Slow Italy celebrates fascinating people, fine architecture, history, landscape, and real food.
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About the Author

Alastair Sawday is a UK writer and publisher who focuses on environmental issues. He has led tours through France, guided disaster relief teams in Turkey, worked for an international charitable relief organization in Papua New Guinea, and, in 1992, stood for Parliament with the Green Party. In 2006 his publishing company was awarded a Queens Award for Sustainable Development. His book Go Slow England was published by The Little Bookroom in 2008.

Chef Giorgio Locatelli has worked at the Savoy Hotel in London, and La Tour dArgent and Laurent in Paris. Back in London, as head chef at Zafferano, he earned his international reputation and first Michelin star. In 2002 he opened his first independent venture, Locanda Locatelli, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2003.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781892145819
Author:
Sawday, Alastair
Publisher:
Little Bookroom
Photographer:
Pope, Lucy
Photographer:
Bolton, Mark
Author:
Locatelli, Giorgio
Author:
Bolton, Mark
Author:
Alastair Sawday
Author:
Pope, Lucy
Author:
Smith, Helena
Subject:
Europe - Italy
Subject:
Italy Description and travel.
Subject:
Ecotourism - Italy
Subject:
Travel, Italy
Copyright:
2009
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20091031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
9.04x8.00x.65 in. 1.50 lbs.
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