Il Dolce Far Niente | The Italian Way of Summer Book

The Italian way of summer. Slow, sun-drenched, and beautifully lived.

Il Dolce Far Niente is a breathtaking photographic journey through southern coastal Italy in summer, captured by renowned travel, fashion, and lifestyle photographer Lucy Laucht. Translating loosely to “the sweetness of doing nothing", this book celebrates the art of living simply, slowly, and with intention.

Across its pages, the spirit of an Italian summer unfolds. Shimmering blue seas. Long afternoons wandering barefoot along the beach. Fearless dives from sun-warmed cliffs. Quiet moments perched on rocks overlooking the water. It’s a visual ode to escape, ease, and the quiet pleasure of being present.

Organised by place, each destination becomes its own chapter. Naples. The Aeolian Islands. Ischia. The Amalfi Coast and Capri. Sicily. Puglia. Pantelleria. Each chapter is framed by a guiding rule that captures the essence of that location, such as Napoli’s “Find Peace in Chaos". These gentle philosophies invite you to bring a little of the Italian summer mindset into your own life and home.

Brimming with over 100 photographs, Il Dolce Far Niente is as much a mood as it is a book. A timeless coffee table piece for lovers of travel, Italy, photography, and slow living, and a beautiful reminder that joy often lives in the simplest moments.

Style it alongside our coffee table books collection or pair with pieces from our home décor collection to create a space that feels relaxed, layered, and quietly transportive. Why You’ll Love It

A visual celebration of southern Italy in summer

Captured by acclaimed photographer Lucy Laucht

Organised by iconic Italian destinations

Encourages a slow, intentional way of living

A timeless coffee table book filled with warmth and escapism

Title: Il Dolce Far Niente: The Italian Way of Summer

Author: Lucy Laucht

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 268

Photography: 100 photographs

Size: 280 × 208 mm

Category: Travel / Photography / Lifestyle

Publisher: Hardie Grant Styling Tips

Style on a coffee table with ceramic vessels, linen textures, and natural timber accents

Pair with coastal or Mediterranean-inspired décor for an effortless holiday-at-home feel

Leave open on a favourite spread to bring colour and warmth into neutral spaces