Under the burning Tuscan sun roll marvelous hills, vineyards, and olive
groves--all postcard-perfect landscapes nestling centuries-old towns,
rural villas, and contadino farmhouses. We've tracked down the best
examples of such havens to paint a warm-hued picture of the look and
feel of Tuscan living.
Follow in Michelangelo's footsteps to the Eremo Santa Maria Maddalena, a
medieval hermitage nestled in the steep Arezzo hillside. Or take a dip
in the California-style pool of Roberto Budini Gattai, the architect who
turned a modest winegrower's house into a dazzling homage to David
Hockney.
This collection gathers the region's most remarkable homes and
interiors, complete with insightful captions and enthralling double
spreads. Across contemporary architecture and traditional craftsmanship,
minimal earthenware and decadent furniture, we discover all the natural
tones and sun-kissed textures of Tuscany.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in
1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping
bookworms around the world curate their own library of art,
anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate
40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The
40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program--now
more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same
commitment to impeccable production.