Cavazzoni's Memoir Chronicles Lifelong Friendship with Celati

Luigi Grazioli reviews Ermanno Cavazzoni's book 'Storia di un'amicizia' (Quodlibet, 2026), which recounts his long and beautiful friendship with the late writer Gianni Celati. The review, published on doppiozero, emphasizes the rarity of such genuine friendships, especially among male writers, and praises the book for its affectionate tone and lack of pettiness or envy. Grazioli notes that the friendship between the two authors was so strong that it seamlessly translated into the book, dictating its tone and pace. The review reflects on the importance of friendship in literature and cinema of the past century, contrasting it with contemporary skepticism. Cavazzoni and Celati were both known and appreciated writers, and their friendship serves as a testament to the possibility of mutual support and admiration in the literary world. The book is set to be published in 2026 by Quodlibet.