This book about Cesare Colombo
(Milan, 1935-2016) is an essential reference for 20th century Italian
photography. Animated by a strong civil sense, Colombo was also an
historian, critic, curator of important exhibitions since the post-war
period, and promoted debates which have contributed to a significant
growth of photographic culture in Italy. Alongside his advertising and
industrial activities, he collaborated with the Agfa Advertising
Service, the 3M Foundation, the Archive of the Italian Touring Club, the
Alinari Archives, together with a constant presence in prestigious
photography magazines.


This volume brings together 250 images that
testify to the variety of interests and themes of his research: a
nucleus is dedicated to his city, Milan, narrated in 60 years of urban,
cultural and social transformations; included here are also photographs
of political subjects, those dedicated to work, trade and finally art
and culture.


Text in English and Italian.