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120 authors contribute to this compendium of the best photographs of Italy over the last 60 years.

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Library Journal Review

Italy is one of the world's most photographed countries and as such has been the subject of far too many lightweight coffee-table books. This text, however, is different: it is a serious, ambitious, and successful overview of 60 years (1943-2003) of photography in Italy. Not only does it chronicle the country's rich history, but through its text and images it also traces six decades of the medium of photography itself. Really three texts in one, Italia is smartly organized into distinct sections: "Photographers and Italy" is a historical survey of Italian photography through images and text; "Hints for a Reflection" consists of critical essays and explanatory images; and "Double Visions" is a comparison of photographs taken by Italian and non-Italian photographers who have shot similar subjects (e.g., cities, asylums, and volcanoes). Substantive, informative, and engaging, this book, which marks Italian publishing house Contrasto's North American debut, presents images and commentary on a variety of subjects ranging from beaches and churches to crime scenes and soccer games. As rich and fascinating as Italy itself; recommended for all collections.-Shauna Frischkorn, Millersville Univ., PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.