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This is a very good softcover copy with almost no wear. Slight bump to back lower corner of the book. Completely clean inside and out. Spine not creased, binding firm. Text in Italian. A handwritten note by Ida Reina to Leo Castelli discussing an exhibition of Miela Reina's work and this catalog is laid in. Miela Reina was born in 1935 and died in 1972. She produced paintings, sculpture, graphic designs and comics during the late 1950's and 60's. This catalog is a testimonial to her, with contributions by many Italian artists and critics including Aldo Rossi, Giuliana Roli, Gillo Dorfles, Carlo de Incontrera and Alberto Farassina. Illustrated in color and black & white with reproductions of her art and vintage photographs of Reina working or installing her works. Both Dorfles and de Incontreara have long essays about Reina here. Chronology. 9 1/2" high X 8 1/2" wide, 142 pages.