Dispatches from the Piazza: A Guide to Life on the Mediterranean - Hardcover

Pergament, Danielle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1964786207 ISBN 13: 9781964786209

Publisher: Hardie Grant US, 2026

Synopsis

Welcome to the Mediterranean – a world where stilettos are the footwear of choice, athleisure doesn’t exist, aperitivo hour is every hour, and carbohydrates have never been off limits. 

Why do we page through the Travel Section to learn about wine tasting in Umbria or scroll through influencer posts to see what sunsets look like when you’re on a yacht in the Cote d’Azur? What is it about photos of spaghetti pomodoro or young women in Breton shirts? It is to leave the earthly bounds of our lives and be somewhere else. Somewhere truly fabulous where everyone looks fantastic and seems to be on vacation all the time and just gets sexier the older they get and smokes and smokes and smokes and smokes (and drinks) but also seemingly never dies. This place is called the Mediterranean. 

Author Danielle Pergament transports readers to the sun-drenched streets of this stunning region, where life moves at a slower pace and pleasure is a priority. Comedic  essays and cheeky observations about the Mediterranean lifestyle are paired with tutorials for applying your eyeliner like Penelope Cruz and styling a scarf like Grace Kelly, as well as tips for navigating cobblestone streets in stilettos. Playful illustrations from New Yorker illustrator Mokshini bring Danielle’s witty observations to life.  

About this title

About the Author

Danielle Pergament began her editorial career as Beauty Editor of Allure magazine. In 2005, she relocated to Italy, where she wrote regularly for The New York Times Travel section and New York Magazine. She has written extensively for The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, GQ, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Bon Appétit. She went on to become Executive Editor of Lucky magazine, and a few years later, Executive Editor of Allure. In 2016, Pergament joined goop as editor-in-chief, and later, moved to Spain for one year with her family. Pergament now lives in California with her husband and two children.

From the Back Cover

Welcome to the Mediterranean – a world where stilettos are the footwear of choice, athleisure doesn’t exist, aperitivo hour is every hour, and carbohydrates have never been off limits.

Why do we page through the Travel Section to learn about wine tasting in Umbria or scroll through influencer posts to see what sunsets look like when you’re on a yacht in the Cote d’Azur? What is it about photos of spaghetti pomodoro or young women in Breton shirts? It is to leave the earthly bounds of our lives and be s

Edition details

• Publisher: Hardie Grant US
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1964786207
• ISBN 13: 9781964786209
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144