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Attenzione! They say that a gesture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to speaking with your hands, the Italians speak volumes. This quirky handbook of Italian gestures, first published in 1958 by rewned Milanese artist and graphic designer Bru Munari, will help the phalange-phobic decipher the unspoken language of gesturesa language t found in any dictionary. Charming black-and-white photos and wry captions evoke an Italy of days gone by. Speak Italian gives a little hand to anyone who has ever been at a loss for words.Product Identifiers
PublisherChronicle Books
ISBN-100811847748
ISBN-139780811847742
eBay Product ID (ePID)94500843
Product Key Features
SubjectHumour: Collections & General
LanguageEnglish
AuthorBruno MUNARI
FormatPaperback
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication01/04/2005
Place of PublicationSan Francisco
Country of PublicationUnited States
Author BiographyBruno Munari (1907 1998), internationally acclaimed painter, sculptor, photographer, graphic designer, and creator of books, was a member of the Milanese Futurist group and taught at universities in Europe and America. Munari also designed advertisements, objects, toys, and games. His artwork has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale and in museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Content NoteBlack & White Photographs Throughout
ImprintChronicle Books