Festa dell'Imperfezione: Milan bookstore sells flawed books to save them from pulping
On August 31, 2023, Verso, an independent bookstore in Milan's Ticinese district, will host the Festa dell'Imperfezione, an annual event selling damaged or misprinted books at steep discounts to prevent their destruction. Founded in 2015 by a group of friends with publishing experience—Andrea Gessner (Nottetempo), Pietro and Tomaso Biancardi (Iperborea), critic Alessandro Beretta, and photo editor Lisa Sacerdote—Verso functions as a bookstore, laboratory, and cultural venue. Directed by writer Davide Mosca, it features a bar, a children's room for workshops and readings, and evening cabaret, theater, and book presentations. The festival, running from 7 PM, offers drinks and conversation, giving imperfect books a second chance while marking the end of summer.
Key facts
- Festa dell'Imperfezione takes place on August 31, 2023, at Verso bookstore in Milan.
- The event sells flawed or misprinted books at discounted prices to save them from being pulped.
- Verso was founded in 2015 by Andrea Gessner, Pietro and Tomaso Biancardi, Alessandro Beretta, and Lisa Sacerdote.
- The bookstore is located in Milan's Ticinese district.
- Verso is directed by writer Davide Mosca.
- The venue includes a bar, a children's room, and hosts cultural events like cabaret, theater, and book presentations.
- The festival is an annual event organized by Verso.
- The event includes drinks and conversation to celebrate the end of summer holidays.
Entities
Artists
- Davide Mosca
- Andrea Gessner
- Pietro Biancardi
- Tomaso Biancardi
- Alessandro Beretta
- Lisa Sacerdote
Institutions
- Verso
- Nottetempo
- Iperborea
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Ticinese