Giorgio Lucini, decano degli stampatori italiani, muore a Milano

Giorgio Lucini, revered Italian printer and publisher, has died in Milan. Born into a family of printers—his grandfather Achille founded the graphic arts workshop in via Piero della Francesca in the 1920s, and his father Ferruccio collaborated with Bruno Munari on 'libri illeggibili'—Lucini took over the business and became known for his exquisite editions. A graduate of Bocconi University in economics, he learned the trade from childhood, working during holidays. He maintained relationships with many artists and was a frequent lecturer at Brera. In his later years, despite illness, he continued to discuss books and artists. He is remembered for his technical mastery and passion for every detail of bookmaking, from paper to binding.