Silk, Sea-Ocean and Other Fabrics

«Silk, Sea-Ocean and Other Fabrics» — a collection of works by Alessandro Baricco in the series «Big Books» published by «Azbuka». This significant edition is for fans of contemporary Italian prose. Alessandro Baricco — a star of Italian literature, one of the brightest novelists of our time: his books have been translated into dozens of languages, and his talent has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Viareggio and Medici prizes.
The collection includes key works from the first decade of the writer's creativity. Among them is the global bestseller «Silk»: a story about a journey to 19th century Japan, where a chance meeting becomes a love obsession. Next to it is «1900. The Legend of the Pianist»: a monologue about an ocean liner and a genius musician who never set foot on land. The collection also features the tavern «Almaier» from the novel «Sea-Ocean» — a refuge for eccentric guests, each obsessed with their own idea.
Completing the edition is the debut novel «Castles of Wrath», the avant-garde collage «City» and the cinematic drama «Without Blood». These texts reflect Baricco's stylistic diversity: from lyrical stories to harsh, almost script-like narratives.
Works from the collection have been adapted for the screen: «Silk» with Keira Knightley, «The Legend of the Pianist» with Tim Roth, «Without Blood» directed by Angelina Jolie with Salma Hayek in the lead role.
The series edition features premium design: thoughtful covers, gold foil embossing, comfortable font, and white paper make it a worthy decoration for a home library. The collection will be of interest to both those who are just getting acquainted with the prose of Alessandro Baricco and long-time fans wishing to collect the author's works in a collectible format.