Dolce Vita Confidential
Fellini, Loren, Pucci, Paparazzi, and the Swinging High Life of 1950s Rome
by Shawn Levy
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, History, and Nonfiction.
In the dizzying wake of World War II, Rome skyrocketed to prominence as an epicenter of film, fashion, photography, and boldfaced libertinism. Artists, exiles, and a dazzling array of movie talent rushed to Rome for a chance to thrive in this hotbed of excitement. From the photographers who tailed the stars to the legends who secured their place in...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, History, and Nonfiction.
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Edgar Wright
“Hugely enjoyed @shawnlevy's book on 'Il Boom': Rome's post WWII culture explosion. Now pining for 1950's Via Veneto.”
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