Following The Monocle Book of Japan, this volume applies the same editorial rigour to Italy — covering design, architecture, food, fashion and culture across the country. From Venice and Milan to Trieste and Sicily, the book is built around commissioned photography and writing from Monocle's editorial team.

Italy gets covered a lot, but rarely with this level of range and specificity. It works equally well as a travel reference and a design object worth keeping on the shelf.