Il Novecento dei libri. Una storia dell'editoria in Italia. By Irene Piazzoni.

"Il Novecento dei libri. Una storia dell'editoria in Italia" by Irene Piazzoni is a comprehensive book that provides information about the cultural history of the Italian publishing industry in the twentieth century. The book highlights three principal phases in Italy's history that influenced the publishing industry. It discusses the challenges faced during the First and Second World Wars, the rise of major publishing houses, and the polarization of the industry between left and right wings. The book also mentions the dominance of English and American titles in Italian bookshops and the absence of clear identity in the publishing industry. However, the author's approach of listing titles and authors without in-depth case studies is criticized, and the book overlooks significant events and technological shifts in the industry. Overall, the book provides valuable information but could have explored certain episodes in more detail. [Extracted from the article]