Speak Italian: The Fine Art of the Gesture
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Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 817
EAN: 9780811847742
ISBN: 0811847748
Label: Chronicle Books
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 120
Publication Date: 2005-03-03
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Studio: Chronicle Books
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Editorial Reviews:
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Attenzione!They say that a gesture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to speaking with your hands, the Italians speak volumes. This quirky handbook of Italian gestures, first published in 1958 by renowned Milanese artist and graphic designer Bruno Munari, will help the phalange-phobic decipher the unspoken language of gestures—a language not found in any dictionary. Charming black-and-white photos and wry captions evoke an Italy of days gone by. Speak Italian gives a little hand to anyone who has ever been at a loss for words.
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Summary: Mostly Average
Comment: I bought this book because I thought I'd learn something new . The pictures are nice enough, & it being in both Italian & English (although not always precisely translated) is neat.
But most of the gestures are universal, not unique to Italy (the international signal for "check please" or "to read") which was a little dissapointing. The more Italian gestures are not well explained in terms of context, but are entertaining enough.
If I were to do it over again, I might buy the book but only for under $9
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Summary: The result's funny and informative all in one package.
Comment: Take a black and white photo of an Italian gesture and provide a facing page in Italian and English which explains that hand gesture and you may just have the rudiments of learning 'street Italian' - and some of the sign language essential to speaking it. Some surprising subtleties exist here - as in the sign for 'agreement' - as well as some obvious new gestures - such as that for 'ok', an import. The result's funny and informative all in one package.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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Summary: FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE ITALIAN!
Comment: Being Italian and giving this as a gift to family
was a hit at Christmas. Everone had a good laugh
and a memory to share! Bravo!
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Summary: 50 year old book shows it!
Comment: If this book was any lamer, it would need crutches. Keep your fingers crossed (get it) that you do not recognize 90% of these "fine art" gestures as the same ones you see in the artless US of A. I give this book one star which is still an over rating since there is no half star.
If you are still considering this book, point the index finger
out and the thumb up and put it at your temple -- pull the trigger (page 64).
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Summary: Terrific gift item in a compact format
Comment: This beautiful paperback is just over a hundred pages, but it packs a punch with the gorgeous black and white photo illustrations. Each is accompanied by text in both Italian and English explaining the technical aspects and the nuances of each gesture. This timeless guide was first published in 1958, and the 2005 re-release is a must-have for anyone studying Italian language and culture. (No vulgar gestures included.)
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