This cheerful little book is a real feast for the eyes: the outstanding illustrator Steven Guarnaccia finally explains all the different names for pasta—from angel hair, to thimbles, to cockscomb. This little pasta primer tracks the incomparable Italian names for pasta, clarifying their sizes, types, and forms, and telling their stories. Even better, though: there are recipes for every type of pasta. Whether in brodo or salsa, al sugo, ragù, or pesto, this book has pasta for all walks of life. Although, of course, in truth (and who doesn't know this), there is only one real pasta recipe per family and only one favorite pasta. In short, this ultimate pasta book clarifies the wonderful, small yet significant topics of life all at once, bringing a dose of good humor and going beyond the pasta pot and the kitchen table.

Internationally renowned illustrator and designer STEVEN GUARNACCIA (*1953) lives in New York. He held a professorship in illustration at Parsons School of Design and was art director for the op-ed pages of The New York Times. His numerous publications and exhibitions worldwide include his children's books on design The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale and Cinderella: A Fashionable Tale.