House Museums in Italy: New Cultural Itineraries; Poetry, History, Art, Architecture, Music, Arts & Crafts, Tastes and Tradition

Palaces, unusual houses, villas, and the homes of famous musicians, poets, and writers are surveyed in this heavily illustrated guide, which was sponsored by the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage. The entries, which include address and other contact information, feature lengthy descriptions of each house's history, its importance, and the story of its famous inhabitant. The volume, which is not indexed, is distributed in the U.S. by International Publishers Marketing (IPM). Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)