Eating up Italy [antikvár]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSHalf the world seems to have made some kind of contribution to this book. First and foremost are my publisher, Louise Haines, who had the courage and percipience to commission the book, and the patience to wait and wait and wait for it; and my agent, Caroline Dawnay, who has never ceased in her encouragement, support and understanding.Then there are those who have kindly read, and re-read and re-re-read, the various versions of the manuscript, and who were perceptive, constructive and encouraging in their views, notably my brother Tom, John Irving in Bra and Henry Porter. Bob Granleese made many pertinent suggestions. If this book has any merit, much of it is due to them, and to my editor Anne Askwith.I owe a great debt to my sister-in-law, Mary, who acted as project manager for the various stages of my odyssey, pointing me in the direction of this restaurant or azienda and that, finding me hotels and giving me guidance. With another brother, Johnny, Mary followed my progress, providing encouragement and enthusiasm every kilometre of the way.I might never made the journey at all had it not been for the early backing of Derek Johns, Clare Blampied of Sack and Mark Price of Waitrose, all of whom provided practical and sage support; and I certainly would never have met a tithe of the people, cooks, producers, growers and eaters, who made the various stages such a marvel of pleasure without the support of the Slow Food Movement, and the people who make it the extraordinary organisation it is. Many - Giuseppe Antonini Attonio Attorre, Manfredo Fossa, Augusto Lana, Gianfranco Manini, Vito Puglia, Gilberto Venturini, Walter Zaga - gave unsparingly of their time, passion, wisdom and contacts.XEATING UP ITALY