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ROMA
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A Time Journey through the Secrets of Rome
Roma, published by D’ORO Collection in 2000, is the new edition – entirely handmade in numbered copies – of the first publication which dates back to 1984. The Volume is a collection of writings by eight Italian 20th century intellectuals who are regarded as the greatest experts in Latin literature. An overview on Rome from the early Christian age to the modern 20th century from a historical, cultural and artistic perspective.
Roma, published by D’ORO Collection in 2000, is the new edition – entirely handmade in numbered copies – of the first publication which dates back to 1984. The Volume is a collection of writings by eight Italian 20th century intellectuals who are regarded as the greatest experts in Latin literature. An overview on Rome from the early Christian age to the modern 20th century from a historical, cultural and artistic perspective.
The text includes a preface by Ettore Paratore and 6 chapters written by different authors. Roma Paleocristiana by Carlo Belli; Via Margutta by Salvato Cappelli; La Rocca Irripetibile by Emilio Cavaterra; Il Gran Lume della Poesia Romanesca by Giuseppe D’Arrigo; Volo su Roma by Fabrizio Sarazani and Roma nel XX secoloby Ugo Spirito.
This 234-page book is printed in only 1999 numbered copies and contains 75 engravings and 15 lithographies reproducing views of the city. The drawings are by great Italian maestros: Campigli, De Chirico, Donghi, Failla, Fantuzzi, Giuffrè, Mafai, Razzi, Ricci, Scalco, Scipione, Severini.
The Roma Volume published by D’ORO Collection is entirely handmade using artisan paper with 220 gram thickness. Each page is stitched by master craftsmen using wooden frames of the type used in the Middle Ages. The covers of Roma are made of red leather lined with silk. Two bronze reliefs, gilded by immersion into a 24 Kt gold bath, form the front and back covers.
A luxury book of unique value, shape and contents – created by merging the ancient bookbinding techniques with the works of great artists of everlasting renown.
Title: Roma
Edition: 1999 numbered copies
Publishing year: First Edition 1984, Second Edition 2000
ISBN: Handmade book with no ISBN
Publishing House: D’ORO Collection
Authors: Preface – Ettore Paratore; Roma Paleocristiana – Carlo Belli; Via Margutta – Salvato Cappelli; La Rocca Irripetibile – Emilio Cavaterra; Il Gran Lume della Poesia Romanesca – Giuseppe D’Arrigo; Volo su Roma – Fabrizio Sarazani; Roma nel XX secolo – Ugo Spirito
Language: Italian
Translation: Translation into other languages available upon request
Production: Entirely made in Italy at the D’ORO Collection workshops in the heart of Rome
Number of pages: 234
Size (cm): 34,7 ? x 51,5 x 6
Covers: Book covers and spine in red leather. Both covers are fully covered by bronze reliefs gilded by immersion into a 24 Kt gold bath.
Gilded bronze reliefs: 2 covers
Inside covers: Red silk with gildings
Paper: Artisan cotton paper, 220 gram thick
Finishes: Hot-stamped logos and titles using 24 Kt gold leaves
Bookmarks: 1 red leather bookmark
Packaging: The book comes inside a red velvet and Moirè silk case
Accompanying accessories: Protective red velvet bag
In three words, Roma is a historical, artistic and architectural book.
Roma is made according to ancient medieval techniques, but in a blend of ancient and modern.
The internal layout is classical, inspired by the manuscripts of 500 years ago, but at the same time the contents talk about Rome from a modern perspective.
All the paintings were made by artists belonging to the Roman school of the 70’s, including De Chirico, Fazzini, Failla... Artists who, through their paintings, have spread the image of Rome in the world. Just think of De Chirico's squares, the basis of futurism and new realism.
Each page is decorated with a Greek fret by Mario Soresina, one of the greatest Italian engravers of the 30’s.
