Candida Martinelli's Italophile Site(hf ullman books about Italy)

The purchase links on this page, with the exception of one to Amazon.com, are to the publisher's website in the U.S., from which I receive nothing. This is not a self-serving ad! These are really wonderful books! While I provide the links, I really recommend you get to a store and look at the books before you order them, even if it is just to believe that they really are wonderful books for wonderful prices!

The best thing about the H.F. Ullman books, and the reason they are so affordable, is that they make translations of all their books into many languages, and then print large quantities, bringing the cost down to a minimum, making their beautiful books affordable. They also use every outlet possible to sell their books, bringing them to the widest possible audience.

So check your local bookstores, both online and offline, for copies in your native tongue.

Below, I have images of one section of the book so you can get a good idea what the book is like. This is from the publisher's site:

"Food and culture are inexorably tied together. The Culinaria series reports on every aspect of a country’s cuisine within the context of the people who created it. One of the most successful series in cook book history, these new editions are updated with the guidance of first-class chefs, and come in a durable flexi-cover format to withstand abuse while spending time in the kitchen.

460 pages.

Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for Culinaria Italy.

This is a link for the new edition of the book that is due out soon. You can pre-order it via Amazon.com.

Mediterranean Cuisine: Italy

From the publisher's site:

"How to cook like a king in France? With the Mediterranean Specialties series, it's no problem! In eight individual volumes — France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Tunisia and Islands of the Mediterranean — aficionados of Mediterranean cuisine will find a delightful cross-section of delicacies specific to each country. In each book, eleven renowned master chefs demonstrate the preparation of the recipes in steps that are described in detail, so that even cooks with little experience can be assured of success. Anecdotes and background information about local customs and the origins of select ingredients round out the presentation. Hot and cold appetizers, soups, creative main dishes with fish and meat, and ingenious desserts to crown any meal: in this series readers will discover the fascinating world of Mediterranean specialties with fragrant spices that taste of sun and the sea, awakening vivid associations with these vibrant cultures and cuisines." 192 pages

Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for the Mediterranean Cuisine Italy.

Culina Mediterranea

From the publisher's site:

"This hefty hardcover volume in h.f. ullmann’s Culina series offers a new and unique insight into the world’s most popular cuisine. While pasta and tortilla, Bouillabaisse and crème brûlée have long been accepted as an enrichment of our menus, Culina Mediterranea invites you to discover the extraordinary diversity of the Sothern European and North African cuisine.

92 master chefs and pastry cooks from Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Turkey, Tunisia, and Morocco, are presenting a total of 380 traditional and original recipes. Furthermore, they give tips for the preparation and offer background information on their countries’ culinary traditions, whetting your appetite for new Mediterranean and Asian delicacies.

Features

More than 350 classic and innovative recipes drawn from the entire Mediterranean region
92 chefs from eight countries are at your disposal, allowing for a true Mediterranean feast which you can easily prepare at home
Step-by-step cooking instructions are accompanied by more than 3,000 detailed photographs so that you can get your dish done right the first time
Background information on ingredients and recipes is at your fingertips to further enhance your knowledge of the local flavor
Index of recipes to quickly find your appetizer, soup, meat, and fish dish or scrumptious desserts and baked goods."

800 pages!

Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for Culina Mediterranea.

I have to mention this whopper of a book series: Great Painters of the Italian Renaissance, in two volumes, totaling 1304 pages.

A dream gift for any Italophile to receive or to give to himself.

From the publisher's site:

"Volume I: THE TRIUMPH OF DRAWING

This comprehensive, two volume work presents the extraordinary panorama of Italian painting from 1300 to 1610. Starting with famous fresco painters such as Giotto and Piero della Francesco and moving on to Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and Michelangelo, the first volume is devoted to the artists who dedicated themselves to lines and drawing.

Volume II: THE TRIUMPH OF COLOR

The second volume focuses on the work of the painters who developed their pictures through color, including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Tintoretto and Titian. The texts are written in a lively style and convey a vivid impression of the artists’ personalities, the circumstances under which they worked, their social standing, and even the personal relationships between the artists. The two volumes are rounded off by recent scholarly findings, an extensive appendix and bibliography.

Editor Eberhard Konig is a professor of Gothic and Renaissance Art History at the Free University of Berlin. He has published extensively on medieval illumination and the painting of the late Gothic and Renaissance periods. In this work, the editor brings together a wide range of renowned authors, each of them an expert in their field, to elucidate the lives and works of the artists.

Features:

Massive two volume set that includes more than 2,000 illustrations
Over 1300 pages containing every ounce of splendor from the artists of the Italian Renaissance
Bursting with scholarly findings, artist histories, biographies, and an extensive appendix, all written by renowned authors and scholars on the subject."

Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for Great Painters of the Italian Renaissance.

	Culinaria Italy - An Italophiles Book that Makes Your Mouth Water And other great H.F. Ullman Books	Art Books Boldini Angels Borbottoni Art Puzzles

Here are some of the other series offered by H.F. Ullman, and the Italophile books in those series. The Art of the Italian Renaissance From the publisher's site: "These substantial volumes on art periods vividly portray the most important achievements from the areas of European architecture, sculpture, and painting. The impressive photographs of works from all visual arts movements are at the center of these richly illustrated volumes. The books successfully provide an overview of the artistic diversity of the individual periods, and they couldn't have been written and illustrated any more clearly. The informative and interesting texts have been written by renowned authors from the fields of history, architecture and art history, providing a multifaceted view of each period. These books are a real pleasure for anyone with an interest in art." 464 pages. Art and Architecture: Florence From the publisher's site: "Florentia, the “flowering” city: under the Medici family, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Brunelleschi turned the city into an artistic center and awakened Italian humanism. Even today the visitor feels the unique flair when strolling through the streets, past the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, the Piazza della Signoria, and the treasures of the Uffizi. Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts give you concentrated information on accessing well-known and less known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original on-site. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text—leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed. Features: Includes city maps, layouts, and timelines A comprehensive guide to all major places of interest Numerous essays on history and cultural themes of Florence." 560 pages. Art and Architecture: Rome From the publisher's site: " For centuries Rome has held a great attraction for visitors interested in culture. Three thousand years of art treasures can be found here. Important sites are described fully and presented in their urban context. City maps, layouts, timelines, and a comprehensive appendix join more than 600 color illustrations to provide a thorough overview of the art and architecture of the Eternal City. Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts give you concentrated information on accessing well-known and less known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original on-site. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text—leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed. Features: Includes city maps, layouts, and timelines Complete descriptions of the most important places of interest and monuments in Rome and the Vatican 600 full color photographs and illustrations, one for every monument discussed Numerous essays on cultural themes." 626 pages. Art and Architecture: Tuscany Art and Architecture: Venice Art in Focus: Michelangelo Masters of European Art: Botticelli Masters of European Art: Caravaggio Masters of European Art: Fra Angelico Masters of European Art: Leonardo da Vinci Masters of European Art: Michelangelo Masters of European Art: Piero della Francesca Masters of European Art: Raffael Masters of European Art: Tizian	Italy's culture is a favorite of specialty publisher H. F. Ullman. They have wonderful, fully illustrated, affordable books on Italian cooking and Italian art history. I feature some of them on this page. The purchase links on this page, with the exception of one to Amazon.com, are to the publisher's website in the U.S., from which I receive nothing. This is not a self-serving ad! These are really wonderful books! While I provide the links, I really recommend you get to a store and look at the books before you order them, even if it is just to believe that they really are wonderful books for wonderful prices! These books make lovely gifts for Italophiles! The best thing about the H.F. Ullman books, and the reason they are so affordable, is that they make translations of all their books into many languages, and then print large quantities, bringing the cost down to a minimum, making their beautiful books affordable. They also use every outlet possible to sell their books, bringing them to the widest possible audience. So check your local bookstores, both online and offline, for copies in your native tongue. Culinaria Italy Below, I have images of one section of the book so you can get a good idea what the book is like. This is from the publisher's site: "Food and culture are inexorably tied together. The Culinaria series reports on every aspect of a country’s cuisine within the context of the people who created it. One of the most successful series in cook book history, these new editions are updated with the guidance of first-class chefs, and come in a durable flexi-cover format to withstand abuse while spending time in the kitchen. The teams behind each Culinaria volume spend months in the region they are working on, allowing them time to fully absorb all of the food and drink a country can offer. Profusely illustrated with spectacular photography and abundantly peppered with authentic recipes, these volumes are a treat for both the mind and the palate. Features: Learn about the history behind the dishes, their cultural significance, and how to prepare them Beautiful photographs take you on a tour from the local villages to inside the kitchen where you will find the final product Enormous variety of magnificent photographs and tempting recipes together with knowledgeable text that is easy for readers and cooks of all skill levels to understand. 460 pages. Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for Culinaria Italy. This is a link for the new edition of the book that is due out soon. You can pre-order it via Amazon.com. Mediterranean Cuisine: Italy From the publisher's site: "How to cook like a king in France? With the Mediterranean Specialties series, it's no problem! In eight individual volumes — France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Tunisia and Islands of the Mediterranean — aficionados of Mediterranean cuisine will find a delightful cross-section of delicacies specific to each country. In each book, eleven renowned master chefs demonstrate the preparation of the recipes in steps that are described in detail, so that even cooks with little experience can be assured of success. Anecdotes and background information about local customs and the origins of select ingredients round out the presentation. Hot and cold appetizers, soups, creative main dishes with fish and meat, and ingenious desserts to crown any meal: in this series readers will discover the fascinating world of Mediterranean specialties with fragrant spices that taste of sun and the sea, awakening vivid associations with these vibrant cultures and cuisines." 192 pages Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for the Mediterranean Cuisine Italy. Culina Mediterranea From the publisher's site: "This hefty hardcover volume in h.f. ullmann’s Culina series offers a new and unique insight into the world’s most popular cuisine. While pasta and tortilla, Bouillabaisse and crème brûlée have long been accepted as an enrichment of our menus, Culina Mediterranea invites you to discover the extraordinary diversity of the Sothern European and North African cuisine. 92 master chefs and pastry cooks from Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Turkey, Tunisia, and Morocco, are presenting a total of 380 traditional and original recipes. Furthermore, they give tips for the preparation and offer background information on their countries’ culinary traditions, whetting your appetite for new Mediterranean and Asian delicacies. Features More than 350 classic and innovative recipes drawn from the entire Mediterranean region 92 chefs from eight countries are at your disposal, allowing for a true Mediterranean feast which you can easily prepare at home Step-by-step cooking instructions are accompanied by more than 3,000 detailed photographs so that you can get your dish done right the first time Background information on ingredients and recipes is at your fingertips to further enhance your knowledge of the local flavor Index of recipes to quickly find your appetizer, soup, meat, and fish dish or scrumptious desserts and baked goods." 800 pages! Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for Culina Mediterranea. I have to mention this whopper of a book series: Great Painters of the Italian Renaissance, in two volumes, totaling 1304 pages. A dream gift for any Italophile to receive or to give to himself. From the publisher's site: "Volume I: THE TRIUMPH OF DRAWING This comprehensive, two volume work presents the extraordinary panorama of Italian painting from 1300 to 1610. Starting with famous fresco painters such as Giotto and Piero della Francesco and moving on to Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and Michelangelo, the first volume is devoted to the artists who dedicated themselves to lines and drawing. Volume II: THE TRIUMPH OF COLOR The second volume focuses on the work of the painters who developed their pictures through color, including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Tintoretto and Titian. The texts are written in a lively style and convey a vivid impression of the artists’ personalities, the circumstances under which they worked, their social standing, and even the personal relationships between the artists. The two volumes are rounded off by recent scholarly findings, an extensive appendix and bibliography. Editor Eberhard Konig is a professor of Gothic and Renaissance Art History at the Free University of Berlin. He has published extensively on medieval illumination and the painting of the late Gothic and Renaissance periods. In this work, the editor brings together a wide range of renowned authors, each of them an expert in their field, to elucidate the lives and works of the artists. Features: Massive two volume set that includes more than 2,000 illustrations Over 1300 pages containing every ounce of splendor from the artists of the Italian Renaissance Bursting with scholarly findings, artist histories, biographies, and an extensive appendix, all written by renowned authors and scholars on the subject." Direct order page from the publisher in the U.S. for Great Painters of the Italian Renaissance.
I want to give you an idea of what the Culinaria Italy book is like, so here is a peek at the Campania section (the book is divided into the regions of Italy).