Piemonte in Bocca - Le Cucine Regionali d'Italia Cookbook

This is a vintage Italian cookbook titled 'Piemonte in Bocca', part of the 'Le Cucine Regionali d'Italia' (Regional Cuisines of Italy) series. The book features a softcover binding with a distinctive tan and cream aesthetic. The cover art is a whimsical, hand-drawn illustration in a caricature style, depicting a rotund 18th-century gentleman in a green frock coat, pink waistcoat, and striped stockings, sitting on a stool and holding a glass. The text on the cover indicates that the contents are written in Italian dialect, standard Italian, and English, making it a trilingual culinary resource. The series is well-known for being printed on heavy, high-quality rough-cut paper, often with ring binding inside a cardstock cover, typical of late 20th-century Italian boutique publishing (likely the 1970s or 1980s). The physical condition appears generally good with minor edge wear and slight blunting of the corners. The illustration is signed by the artist 'G. Rodella' in the lower right corner of the central image. This series was originally published by Il Vespro and is highly collectible for its focus on regional folk traditions and traditional typography.