Rome: The Passenger

The Passenger is a collection of new writing, photography, and reportage that aims to break down barriers and introduce the essence of a different culture. It offers a unique insight into how history has shaped a place into what it is today, with essays, investigative journalism, original photography, illustrations, charts, and unusual facts and observations. Despite its problems, Rome is a place of contradictions, but to understand it and "fix" its problems, it should be considered a normal city, "not unlike Chicago or Manchester."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

The Passenger is a captivating anthology that gathers the finest new writing, photography, and reportage from across the globe. Its mission is to dismantle barriers and unveil the soul of each destination. Within its pages, you'll find a treasure trove of essays, investigative journalism, original photography, illustrations, charts, and peculiar facts and observations, offering unique insights into diverse cultures and the profound impact of history on their present-day existence.

Brimming with intricate research and boundless wonder, The Passenger serves as a heartfelt ode to global exploration.

In this volume, esteemed Italian writers such as Marco DEramo, Nicola Lagioia, Matteo Nucci, and Francesco Piccolo, among others, delve into the captivating story of a city that, despite its appearances, continues to slide down therankings of the world's most livable cities.

To the challenges faced by all great capitals, Rome adds a unique set of calamities: widespread corruption, the resurgence of fascist movements, and a pervasive crime rate. This seemingly hopeless situation is perfectly encapsulated by the fact that Rome currently holds the unfortunate distinction of leading the world in the number of self-combusting public buses.

However, if we take a closer look, this narrative is contradicted by an equal number of signs that point in the opposite direction. The majority of Romans would vehemently oppose the idea of "betraying" their beloved hometown, and the numerous newcomers often blend seamlessly with the natives, sharing a deep and unwavering love that binds them to the city, resulting in a notable absence of mass emigration. Rome is a tapestry of contradictions, yet to truly understand Rome and devise effective solutions to address its challenges, we must view it as a typical city, "not unlike Chicago or Manchester." However, it surpasses them in incomparable beauty.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 172 x 346 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787703544