Are you ready to go on a tour of one of the most magnificent industrial and cultural centers in the world?
From designers, architects, artists, and many more, Milan’s citizens lend themselves to it’s charm, unique style, and personality. Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest and Rem Koolhaas’s Fondazione Prada, along with the Milan Cathedral and the iron-and-glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are just a few of the wonders that make up the city.
Behind the buildings lies a rich history and tradition that presents itself in various ways, from Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece the Last Supper, housed in Santa Maria delle Grazie, to design fairs, and much more.
Author Massimo Nava and photographer Oberto Gili expose the reader to all of Milan’s intricacies and secrets that lie beneath its surface.
DETAILS
296 pages
over 200 illustrations
English language
Released in July 2022
W 9.8 x L 13 x D 1.5 in
Silk Hardcover
ISBN: 9781649801111
6.39 lbs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Massimo Nava is a columnist at Corriere della Sera, one of Italy’s top national newspapers, which is no surprise, as he has been interested in journalism from a young age. With a literature and philosophy degree from the University of Milan, he has written about various conflicts worldwide, as well as numerous nonfiction novels.
Oberto Gili’s work in photography has taken him across the world, working for publications like New York Magazine, Conde Nast, and The Washington Post Magazine. He was first inspired when he saw Blow-Up, a film by Michelangelo Antonioni. He has lived in both London and Milan, working for various photographers and publishers.
