Despite its often fraught encounters with democracy, science and secular culture, the Catholic Church's story in the modern era is one of remarkable survival.
A new collection of short stories by the acclaimed writer who moved to Rome in 2012 and now only writes in Italian. Her many awards include a Pulitzer prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Na... read more
A young Sicilian woman delves into her family's history, their relationships, intrigues, betrayals, struggles. This is a new translation and the first unabridged version of what is widely co... read more
Besides looking at the artist's paintings and works on paper, this book includes many previously unpublished documents and photographs from the family archives.
Eye-stretching and ebullient examples of Italian Brutalism - many very beautiful - from the publishing team that brought us Soviet Bus Stops a few years ago and other architectural wonders.
The beautiful C17th baroque villa near Siena was bought by Tony Lambton in the 1970s and recently restored by the next generation after a fire, with the help of Camilla Guinness.
The architecture and interiors of Pompeii, photographed in natural light and in marvellous detail. This lavish book has emerged from a project undertaken by Spina and the Parco Archeologico ... read more