Capitolo Zero

Giovanna Sandri was a key figure in the Italian neo-avanguardia of the 1960s and 1970s, known for her experimental visual poetry. Her first book-length work, Capitolo Zero, was originally published in 1969 and is composed with dry-transfer lettering, dissolving poetry into single letters and punctuation marks. This reissue of Capitolo Zero embodies DABA's commitment to art, experimental writing, and visual poetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2023
Publisher: DABA

A long-unavailable classic of 1960s visual poetry, Giovanna Sandri's (1923-2002) work is a groundbreaking exploration of language's fundamental elements. A key figure in the Italian neo-avanguardia of the 1960s and 1970s, Sandri was renowned for her fearless experimentation with visual poetry, which has since been featured in numerous Italian collections and journals. Originally published by Lerici Editore, Rome, in 1969, Capitolo Zero is Sandri's first book-length work and an experiment in new reading operations. Composed with dry-transfer lettering instead of a typewriter, the book dissolves poetry into single letters and punctuation marks, rearranging them in new combinations that defy conventional meaning. Reading Capitolo Zero is a visually captivating experience, as it challenges the reader to engage with the text in new and innovative ways. Sandri's poetry, rooted in the fractured language of Dada, straddles the line between literature and visual art. This reissue of Capitolo Zero embodies DABA's commitment to art, experimental writing, and visual poetry, making it a valuable addition to the literary landscape.

Dimension: 241 x 165 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781734681789