Monthly Archives: December 2008

Il Mestiere di riflettere

Posted on December 14, 2008 by

This is the title of a book recently published by Azimut whose subtitle is crucially important: “Storie di traduttori e traduzioni”. I came across it through the website of one of the contributors, Anna Mioni, and this excellent blog.  The … Continue reading →

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Carluccio and The Leopard

Posted on December 14, 2008 by

This evening and tomorrow BBC4 is dishing up a delightful combination: first Antonio Carluccio – an Italian chef who has moved to London in 1975 and is renowned for his cafes and writing – explores the life of Count Giuseppe … Continue reading →

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Turin’s new Museum of Oriental Art

Posted on December 2, 2008 by

The blog has taken a backseat for the past week or so because I’ve been battling away at a catalogue for the reopening of Turin’s new Museum of Oriental Art. This is the beautiful Palazzo Mazzonis in the heart of … Continue reading →

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