Disney Publishes PaperDante, an Illustrated Book on Dante Alighieri's Childhood
Disney, through Giunti Editore, releases 'PaperDante' on March 17, 2021, a graphic novel exploring Dante Alighieri's childhood, created entirely in Italy. The book joins two classic Disney parodies: Guido Martina's 'L'Inferno di Topolino' (1949-50) and Giulio Chierchini's 'L'Inferno di Paperino' (1987), co-written by Massimo Marconi. Veronica Di Lisio, Editorial Director of Disney Books at Giunti Editore, stated that Disney could not miss the chance to celebrate Dante's genius, imagining an episode from his youth that might have inspired the Divine Comedy. The release is part of the 700th anniversary celebrations of Dante's death, which have included exhibitions, publications, and even special edition ice creams like Magnum Algida's series tied to the Divine Comedy.
Key facts
- PaperDante is published by Giunti Editore on March 17, 2021.
- The book is an illustrated story about Dante Alighieri's childhood, created in Italy.
- It includes two classic Disney parodies: L'Inferno di Topolino (1949-50) by Guido Martina and L'Inferno di Paperino (1987) by Giulio Chierchini and Massimo Marconi.
- Veronica Di Lisio is the Editorial Director of Disney Books at Giunti Editore.
- The publication is part of the 700th anniversary celebrations of Dante's death.
- Other celebrations include exhibitions, publications, and special edition ice creams by Magnum Algida.
- The story imagines an episode from Dante's youth that may have inspired the Divine Comedy.
- The book is a poetic story developed entirely in Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Dante Alighieri
- Guido Martina
- Giulio Chierchini
- Massimo Marconi
- Veronica Di Lisio
Institutions
- Disney
- Giunti Editore
- Magnum Algida
Locations
- Italy