Pamela Fiori Libri

Jutting proudly out of the Mediterranean Sea, like a miracle of nature, Capri is one of the worlds chicest destinations the European pleasure island. It is a place where well-tanned Italians joyfully share the islands beauty with celebrities and emphatic island from limoncello, the native digestivo, to its eponymous Capri pants, to the bright turquoise jewelry and bejeweled sandals made famous by its glamorous denizens.In a colorful tribute to the isle adored by literary icons and the jet set alike, author Pamela Fiori explains with resonant texts and vibrant images the effortless charm of this fabled island.

Symbolizing luxury and old-fashioned glamour, Monte Carlo is a glorious Eden, perfectly manicured and architecturally grand. From its ancient Phoenician origins to its burgeoning power as a global financial center, this gorgeous volume chronicles the Grimaldi dynasty, the artists and socialists who first put the Principality on the map and how Hollywood darling Grace Kelly attracted the celebrity spotlight, the vibrant arts and culture scene, legendary Grand Prix race, and the controversial metamorphosis of the cityscape"--Jacket.