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The Italians Have a Secret . . . There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, and an affinity with particular fo

The Italians have a secret. There are said to be over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, and an affinity with particular foods.

A mathematical investigation into every known type of pasta.

Illustrated throughout with original drawings by Luciana Marini, this will bethe standard reference on one of the world's favorite foods for many years tocome,