Born on december 2, 1937 in parma, italy, to an aristocratic family of geneose origin he spent his adolescence immersed in classical studies, studied geology and worked for gulf oil. in 1963 opens a graphic design studio a parma and devoted himself to art and liturature. bibliophile, aestete and at the same time a tireless worker, franco maria ricci began publishing in 1963 with his first publication: bodoni's 'manuale tipografico'.
In 1967 re-edition of another bodonian masterpiece: the 'oratio dominica'.
1970 reprint of diderot and d'alembert's 'encyclopédie'.
1973 - 1982 publication of ' top symbols and trademarks, monumental series ( 12 volumes) of trademarks by major contemporary designers.
1977 'la biblioteca di babele' is born, directed by jorge luis borges.
In 1982 franco maria ricci created fmr. numerous collections follow :
'signs of man', 'quadreria', 'lux, calme et volupté', 'impossible guides', 'grand tour', 'encyclopedie d'italia'... confirming ricci's talent in reconciling and fusing distinct old and modern themes, seeking out lost pectorial documents and unusual, unknown, or neglected personalities. ricci designs and edits these publications for his own pleasure and that of fond readers who with him are discovering the joys of modern book collecting. In 1981, franco maria ricci is made 'ordre des arts et des lettres'by the french republic.
interview with the italian publisher and graphic designer franco maria ricci, creator of the art magazine
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