[.ca] Country Houses of Tuscany (ISBN 3822863068)

truly enjoyable:
If you are in love with Italy and like to look through interior books, this one is truly a winner. You needn't even be in love with Italy to see that. Barbara and René Stoeltie has made a piece of art taking us on a tour through country houses in Tuscany, from the old fashioned homes to the more modern, they all have the typical Tuscan touch which I love so much. You can almost feel the taste of olive oil, and the small of lavendel when you look through the pages. The text is written in English, German and French, so there should be no problem reading the informative writing. A perfect coffee table book for all Italian lovers.

Waste of money at any price:
Extremely disappointed in the photos. Small pictures of doorknob, a foot of railing, a chair. Besides English also written in 2 other languages. Also contained recipes...I didn't order a cook book.

Pretty Pictures Do Not A Book Make:
A picture book for dreamers. Unfortunately, not much else of substance (e.g., how does the house work and why ?) Avoid this book especially if you have read Country Houses of Sweden. All in all, a poor effort.