Giuseppe Magenesani; Norbert Steinhauser; Paul Kestler; Ivo Ceci; Antonio Tabucchi; Roberto Bigano - DIVINE BUGATTI - 1991-1991

A very prestigious art book titled Divine Bugatti – History of a masterpiece of mechanics, published in September 1991 by the renowned Italian publishing house Franco Maria Ricci (FMR).
Main features:
Limited edition of 5,000 numbered copies (the one in the photos is No. 1015).
Printed in Milan on handmade paper specially made at the Fabriano mill (one of the oldest and most renowned in Italy).
Texts written by Giuseppe Maghenzani, Norbert Steinhauser, Paul Kestler, Ivo Ceci, and a narrative by Antonio Tabucchi.
Photographs by Roberto Bigano.
The book celebrates the history and iconic models of Bugatti (notably those from the Schlumpf collection), presented as true works of mechanical art.
Franco Maria Ricci was known for his sumptuous books, with very refined design (often on a black background, Bodoni typography, and meticulous binding).