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The book explores the evolution of graphic design in Italy during a pivotal period when the discipline gained recognition as an autonomous profession. The project highlights the importance of the graphic-object in Michele Provinciali’s design approach, the duality between industrial production and experimental research in Bruno Munari’s work, and Germano Facetti’s iconic legacy at Penguin Books, intertwined with his personal story. The articles by Stefano Salis enrich the volume, expanding the discussion to the Italian publishing landscape with examples such as the Grigi BUR series, Salani’s Istrici, and Tallone Editore, offering a cross-sectional view of the graphic and editorial dynamics of the era.