The Silver Book by Olivia Laing
Set in 1974, the novel follows Nicholas, a young English artist who becomes apprentice and lover to Danilo Donati, a celebrated Italian film designer. Drawn into the dreamlike world of Cinecittà and the politically tense Italy of the era, the book explores how art, illusion, desire, and power intersect as Nicholas's hidden secret sets events in motion.
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- Published
- 2025
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- British
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- 256
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- English
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