The Civilized Shopper's Guide to Florence |  | Author: Louise Fili
Publisher: Little Bookroom
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 4 x 4 x 0.7
ISBN: 1892145472
Dewey Decimal Number: 381.1094551
EAN: 9781892145475
ASIN: 1892145472
Publication Date: September 25, 2007
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Product Description
Eight walks take shoppers to unique shops that uphold Italian standards of quality, craftsmanship, and creativity.
With this discriminating book as a guide, visitors will find a trove of eighty shops that only native Florentines know well. In its pages you’ll find exquisite handmade lingerie, jewelry inspired by Renaissance paintings, handcrafted leather boxes, beautifully tailored shirts for men and women, vintage French and Italian designer clothing, shoes, hats, gourmet items, and much, much more. The walks include forty dining recommendations from where to get a quick caffe-ciok (“the best thing to ever happen to espresso, hot chocolate, and steamed milk”) to a sumptuous Tuscan meal. The book also serves as an informative guide to often perplexing opening days and hours, the always perplexing street numbering system, and shopping etiquette.
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 The inside scoop to Florence June 13, 2008
M. Kuechler (Menlo Park, CA United States)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
This little book made the difference between a great trip to Florence and an "off-the-charts" fabulous adventure. It's filled with descriptions of tiny shops of every imaginable kind that you might never find on your own -- the best of the best, unique items, real craftsmen. There's 90 year old glove shop where they simply take one look at your hand, immediately know your size and can make the perfect recommendation (and they did!) We met a 3rd generation leather craftsman who makes exquisite polished boxes and other items, and just as the book described, he works alone, and is more that happy to stop his work, greet guests and tell them all about his work. Every restaurant that we went to listed in this book was out of this world, and didn't break the bank. Oh, and Grom gelato is reason enough to hop a plane right this minute. This book got us off the tourist track and into a wonderful world we might have otherwise missed. Literally 4 inches square, the book fits into any civilized purse or jacket pocket. I don't even like to shop, and this book made be excited to get out of bed (despite the jet lag) and see as much as I could see. If you've been to Florence before, then this is the ONLY guidebook you'll need on your return trip. The author has apparently written a companion book on Rome. I can't wait for her to take on other great cities of the world. Ciao!
Bellisima! March 31, 2008
weekly reader
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Makes you want to hop on a plane (with a tasteful wallet full of crisp Euros) and explore the art of shopping or even just window shopping in this city with already so much to please the eye. A lovely guide with just the right tone of voice and beautiful images. The handsome package and handy size make it a must-have for a stay of any length in Firenze.
a brilliant find May 18, 2010
Architectress (New York City)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is brilliant in both its idea and execution. As someone who is familiar with Florence, it found and highlighted many craftsmen,boutiques and shops I had never even heard of- even though some have been there for generations. Florence is known for its great artistic talent, and the best of this tradition shows up in these pages. You can almost treat this book as an additional museum guide!
the Discriminating Shopper's Guide to Florence July 7, 2008
Sandra R. Rudy
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wish I had had this book in hand the first time I visited Florence. This guide lists everything from art supplies to vintage clothing, organized by walks and located on tiny maps. On my next trip this tiny volume will be in my carry-on baggage--I don't want to risk its not getting off the plane with me. I wish there were volumes for Venice, Edinburgh, London, and all my other favorite cities. The Civilized Shopper's Guide is a treasure of a book.
Don't go to Florence without it! January 6, 2009
M. Teresa Jorge (Pergine Valdarno, Italy)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Brilliant! I have been living near Florence for 2 years and go very frequently to Florence. I bought this guide out of curiosity - most of the places I didn't know. I've gone back to Florence and done the walks - absolutely wonderful places! Worth every cent. Just don't go to Florence without it!
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