I am Milan

(Paperback)

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Milan is front and center in this guide to the thriving Italian metropolis that is historic, modern, playful, and distinguished all at once. New visitors and longtime inhabitants alike will revel in Carlo Stangas colorful, playful drawings. Passages told from the citys perspective animate Milans extraordinary monuments and innovative buildings, as well as the delightful details of everyday Italian life in the city. New scenes enhance this new edition, including contemporary architecture found in Porto Volta, the art center Pirelli HangarBicocca, and hidden gems like the stationery store Fratelli Bonvini.

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"A feast for the senses, printed in Italy on heavy-weight bright white matte paper that sets off the brilliant colors of the artwork--and gatefolds that reveal the city's complex layers of architectural and historical value."
- DART: Design Arts Daily

Author Bio

Born in Italy, Carlo Stanga is an architect, an illustrator and a author based in Berlin. His distinctive style continually wins international illustration awards. His work has been selected by The American Illustration Annual, and he recently won the Gold Medal Award in the Creative Quarterly's contest as well as Awards of Excellence from Communication Arts. More about Carlo at www.carlostanga.com.