--- product_id: 2264034 title: "Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best Hardcover – Illustrated, September 2, 2008" brand: "louise fililise apatoff" price: "VT10692" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2264034-italianissimo-the-quintessential-guide-to-what-italians-do-best-hardcover store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best Hardcover – Illustrated, September 2, 2008 **Brand:** louise fililise apatoff **Price:** VT10692 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best Hardcover – Illustrated, September 2, 2008 by louise fililise apatoff - **How much does it cost?** VT10692 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2264034-italianissimo-the-quintessential-guide-to-what-italians-do-best-hardcover) ## Best For - louise fililise apatoff enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted louise fililise apatoff brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best Hardcover – Illustrated, September 2, 2008 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XHw-ZPH4L.jpg) ![Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best Hardcover – Illustrated, September 2, 2008 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RnqMUZZ8L.jpg) ![Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best Hardcover – Illustrated, September 2, 2008 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vxhyBEQXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A fun little book *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2016* Even though I know a lot of little facts about Italy this book was fun and charming. The authors made me laugh at Italians and myself and taught me a lot more about the country I have come to love. It covers semi-serious topics and makes you chuckle. It comes in handy to know these facts. I will pass this on to my friends who have visited Italy and those who have not, but hope to. Nice format. Great photos. Some text was very tiny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, but with insight *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019* Bought this as a gift for someone traveling to Italy. The book covers several topics, is funny, but at the same time can make a traveler more aware of things they might have overlooked. Book is small sized and well put together. Nice for a small gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Informative Little Book *by J***H on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012* This 111 page book is just under 6x6 inches square and has stout covers and heavy glossy paper with loads of lovely pictures to interest the reader. The book is heavy enough not to take along on a trip to Italy and its best uses are to read before you go and to return to once you come back. Its charming contents will rekindle memories and bring happy smiles. The contents of the book revolve around iconic words and phrases, organized alphabetically. Thus, we start with L'Aceto Balsamico' (Balsamic Vinegar), followed by 'L'Aperitivo' (pre-prandial drinks). We move on to 'Authority Figures', an informative short essay on types of police forces; their functions and their uniforms. Next is 'La Bella Figura': the importance of 'looking good' and of behaving properly in a given situation. A selection of other topics includes coffee (a very useful menu decoder as Italians enjoy many special variations), soccer, carnival, colorful ceramic dinnerware, the Italian Woman, ex-voto objects, gelato, a few expressive hand gestures (illustrated and described), open-air markets, Italian fashion, neo-realist cinema, eyeglasses and sunglasses, olive oil, Parmigiano cheese, the evening stroll, pasta types, patron saints, pizza and so on, until we reach 'Vespa', the beloved motor scooter than first brought automobility to the working class and to young men. Each entry is well-written, evocative and succinct: readers get the complete idea but are left open to learning far more about each topic. We are left 'open' to a wonderful culture and to asking ourselves 'what can I read next?' ## Frequently Bought Together - Italianissimo: The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best - Metamorphoses (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2264034-italianissimo-the-quintessential-guide-to-what-italians-do-best-hardcover](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2264034-italianissimo-the-quintessential-guide-to-what-italians-do-best-hardcover) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*