Il Dolce Far Niente. The Italian Way of Summer

Celebrate the joy of doing nothing in this gorgeous photographic ode to southern coastal Italy in the summer. Created by renowned British photographer Lucy Laucht, Il Dolce Far Niente captures the essence of that elegant Italian philosophy of sweet idleness. Organized by place, each destination is its own chapter, including Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sicily, and Puglia. Brimming with the most extraordinary photographs, it is a unique gift for anyone who loves Italy, or summer, or the transporting pleasure of a languorous August aft ernoon.

Lucy Laught is a photographer devoted to working with natural light. Imbued with a strong sense of story, Lucy's transportive photographs capture the essence of the destinations she visits. Each scene sheds light on the soul of a place and the people who call it home. Lucy lives in Cornwall, England. Find her on Instagram at @lucylaucht