” IL GENIO D’ITALIA” PUBLISHED BY FMR EDITORE, 2008

” Il Genio D’Italia” published by Franco Maria Ricci editore, 2008

A remarkable collector’s volume conceived as a tribute to the founding fathers of the Italian language , Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarca and Giovanni Boccaccio , this extraordinary publication celebrates the 700th anniversary of the beginning of the Divine Comedy.

More than a book, this is a total work of art. The volume opens with a powerful text by Evgeny Yevtushenko, highlighting the timeless and universal relevance of Dante’s genius. It also includes the Renaissance biographies of the three authors by Giannozzo Manetti, alongside a rare selection from De dignitate et excellentia hominis (Florence, 1547), a text seldom republished in modern times.

The edition is enriched by 76 exquisite images sourced from illuminated manuscripts, carefully selected by the Fondazione FMR Marilena Ferrari from major international libraries. These historical masterpieces are placed in dialogue with contemporary artistic interventions by Marcello Jori, who created ten original works inspired by the lives and writings of the three authors, along with six chromatic compositions.

The volume stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship: a sculptural cover with a refined bas-relief in gold tones and a luxurious binding. The artworks are reproduced using an advanced six-color printing technique, ensuring extraordinary depth, brilliance, and fidelity of every detail.

An outstanding example of fine art publishing, this book is designed for collectors, bibliophiles, and lovers of Italian culture.

Number 465 of 975.