| In
Tuscany by Frances Mayes, Edward Mayes (Contributor), Bob Krist
(Photographer)
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| Under
the Tuscan Sun : At Home in Italy by Frances Mayes
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 Lonely
Planet Tuscany and Umbria(Tuscany, 3rd Ed)
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| Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florence and Tuscany by Christopher
Catling, Chris Catling (Contributor) Paperback - 312 pages (May 1994) DK
Publishing Amazon
 Most carried travel guide by tourists in Florence
My wife and I recently returned from a two week visit to Rome, Florence and
Venice. We used the corresponding Eyewitness Travel Guide for each of the three
cities. What I liked about all three guidebooks are its 3-D maps, good
overviews of the museums and excellent descriptions of all the sites in the
three cities, both major and minor ones. What was very helpful was to read a
paragraph or two about a sight when we came upon it, whether deliberately or by
just exploring. For the Florence book, the 3D cutaway of the Duomo is great.
Also, excellently presented are the overviews of the Uffizi, the Bargello,
Piazza della Signoria and Pallazzo Vecchio. The book begins with an excellent
short history of the region and the Medici family. I found this description far
superior to the one in the Knopf series. The book's weakness is its short and
insufficient list of hotels. For hotel listings I suggest the Frommer series.
Finally, an unofficial survey by observation, it seemed that more tourists were
carrying the Eyewitness Travel Guides (in many different languages) than any
other tour guide.
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| The Art of Florence by Glenn Andres, John Hunisak, Richard
Turner, Takashi Okamura (Photographer) Hardcover - 1348 pages (July 1999)
Artabras; Amazon
 Outstanding in text and picture quality This magnificent two
volume book is a rare combination of outstanding substantive scholarship and
state of the art photography. If you are looking for a light-weight
book--physically or intellectually--this is not the book for you. Rather, the
book provides a comprehensive history of Florence, both art history and
political history, by noted scholars. The illustrations are lavish and compare
extremely favorably with other art books in our library that illustrate the art
treasures of Florence. Given the length of the book and the quality of the
illustrations, the price is reasonable. The book can be enjoyed by the armchair
traveler as well as by the tourist.
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| Fodor's Exploring Florence & Tuscany (2nd Ed) by Tim Jepson
Paperback - 288 pages 2nd edition (March 1997) Fodors Travel Pubns; Amazon
 A great guide for students studying
abroad in Tuscany. The outstanding pictures, art descriptions, and summaries
give a wonderful impression of Italy and Italians. The information is presented
in a concise and descriptive manner without the usual lengthy and often boring
paragraphs of Italian history. The maps were especially helpful and the
descriptions of Florence attractions led me to places I never would have
thought to visit. One of the best tourbooks of Florence and Tuscany that I have
seen. A must have for anyone spending a significant amount of time in Florence
or for anyone who wants to see the real Florence!
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| Time Out Florence & Tuscany Guide (Time Out Guides)
Paperback - 296 pages 2nd edition (October 1999) Penguin USA (Paper);
Amazon
 Book Description The Florence
& Tuscany Guide is the essential contemporary guide to Italy's most famous
region. Rewritten and updated by journalists, artists, and musicians from
around the world who live and work in Tuscany, the Second Edition offers
critical reviews of hotels, restaurants, trattorias, and cafes; a cultural
round-up of the city's film, music, theater, and festivals; a guide to
specialist vacations, from cooking and wine-tasting to hiking and hang-gliding;
and extensive guides to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, and all the best Tuscan
towns and villages.
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| The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany by James Bentley, Hugh
Palmer (Photographer) Hardcover (September 1997) Thames & Hudson;
Amazon
 Synopsis Bentley highlights 37 villages and towns, both
for their intrinsic beauty and for the part they have played in Tuscan history
and culture. Page after page of Palmer's magnificent color photos evoke the
beauty of the land. Specially compiled listings of hotels, restaurants, and
festivals complete the tribute to Tuscany and its villages.
Review Bellisimo! A wonderful gift for the home, family & friends. I
enjoyed looking through this marvelous and enchanting book. Bentley captures
the beauty of the Tuscan hill towns. As I look through the pages, I get
teary-eyed reminiscing of my extraordinary experience while in Tuscany.
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| Private Tuscany by Elizabeth Helman-Minchilli, Elizabeth Helman
Minchilli, sim McBride, Simon McBride (Photographer) Hardcover - 216 pages (May
1999) Rizzoli International Publications Amazon
 Review: Beautiful, inspiring,full of memories of Italy
This book was so lovely. It contains exquisite photos and many, many ideas
applicable for my own home. Great decorating ideas. I've shared this book with
other people who have been equally inspired by the warm, gracious, elegant
living portrayed throughout. Highly recommend this book for yourself or gift. A
lovely way to remember past visits to Italy or inspire a personal visit in the
not too distant future.
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| Chianti Family Cooking : Classic Recipes from the Heart of
Tuscany by Giovanna Folonari Ruffino (Introduction), Michele Evans Hardcover -
188 pages 1 Us Ed edition (April 1999) Times Books; Amazon
 Extremely easy, but extremely tasty!!! First hand
knowledge This September I went to Tuscany for a visit of the wine
country...among our tour of the country side, we were fortunate to tour
Giovanna's vineyard, take a cooking lesson from her and eat lunch for which she
prepared. Everything she served was not only delicious but extremely EASY
preparation. Few ingredients. Nothing too difficult. Look for her wine as well.
Awesome. She is probably one of the most energetic people I have ever met.
Unpresumptious and Beautiful. This will be the only Italian book I ever use.
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| Fodor's Escape to Tuscany (Fodor's Escape to Tuscany) by Candice
Gianetti, Antonio Sferlazzo (Photographer), Candace Gianetti Hardcover - 96
pages (April 1999) Random House (Paper); Amazon
 Review Open Escape to Tuscany and you are
there, heart and soul, abducted by a photo of the Castello Ripa D'Órcia.
The 15th-century crenellated castle sits high above a valley of olive groves,
wheat fields, and vineyards. Skim some more and you're exploring the rocky isle
of Giglio among the mint, myrtle, and lavender. Or you land in Torre le
Cannelle, an isolated stone tower by the sea from which lookouts used to scan
the waters for Barbary pirates. Covering everything from olive and grape
harvests to Carrara marble, the Apuan Alps, monasteries, sulfurous spas,
medieval cities, the cowboys of Maremma, and the artistic glories of Florence,
the tiny dream book also has a chapter of practicalities (with maps, directions
to these lovely places, and lodging options that range from villas and castles
to hermitages), providing the necessary details to allow your body to catch up
to your soaring Tuscan fantasies. --Stephanie Gold Amazon.com
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| The Hills of Tuscany : A New Life in an Old Land by Ferenc Mate
Paperback - 256 pages (October 12, 1999) Delta Amazon
 The last few hours I spent on this book made me
happy! The Hills of Tuscany was a precious, delightful read. I enjoyed each and
every moment and it made me love the land, people, food, animals, small towns,
cities, sky, fields, and even those mushrooms, so well described. I was well
nourished for the entire book. Thank you Mr. Mate and his wife for the
delightful drawings!
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| Italian Country Hideaways : Vacationing in Tuscany and Umbria's
Private Villas, Castles, and Estates by Kelley F. Hurst, Stefano Hunyady
(Photographer), Kelly Hurst Hardcover - 144 pages (July 1999) Universe Pub
Amazon
 If you read this book, you will want to EXPERIENCE
IT! A vividly photographed and expressively written book on one of the most
beautiful places in the World. For those who have no idea how life can be
enjoyed by taking in all that Tuscany & Umbria have to offer- great wines,
cuisine, scenery that has drawn artists to it over the centuries. You will
understand the importance of history and traditions in the region and
appreciate its delights. And for those who think they know the area, be
prepared to make new discoveries...
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