This book shows a significant view of the most beautiful photographs taken by the Alinari, up to the present day. The photos are presented in chronological and thematic order: Florence and other main cities during the Tuscany Grand Duchy; fine arts photographs, the heart of the Alinari production interpreted as documenting things with a critical and perceptive eye; the activity in the fascinating portrait studio, which was frequented by both famous and common people; the nineteenth century photographic campaigns in the South of Italy illustrating daily life scene and urban spaces; The new XXth and XXIst century photographic campaigns shows the actual panoramas and city realities, the political and industrial history of Italy, both in black and white and colour. The catalogue is also enriched by critical essays on the Fratelli Alinari history. SELLING POINTS: o A complete volume dedicated to the entire activity of the famous florentine dynasty of photographers and photographic firm, the Fratelli Alinari, who since 1852 represent the most ancient iconographical archives, operating in the publishing field, communication and advertising. ILLUSTRATIONS 240 colour illustrations *