Eight events, including author talks, an exhibition, music, and a forum for experts to share a passion for books. From July 12th to 20th, "L'Isola dei Libri" returns to Carloforte , the eleventh edition of the festival set amidst the terraces and alleyways that each July transforms the town into a vibrant literary hub, captivating both residents and the many tourists who flock there . Organized by the cultural association Saphyrina , with artistic direction by Lorenza Garbarino, L'Isola dei Libri once again confirms its popular format of events held in the town's most iconic corners and views.
The event kicks off on the afternoon of Sunday, July 12th, at 8:00 PM in Via Magenta with a double event: "When a Place Becomes Writing." Building on last year's publication for the tenth anniversary of Isola dei Libri, which collected testimonials and thoughts from guest authors at various editions, Lorenza Garbarino and Eleonora Carta , organizational director of the Iglesias Book Fair, will discuss the value of literary festivals, both in terms of returns for audiences and authors , and in terms of synergies between the organizers. Following this, Alessandro De Roma, an author translated into several languages, will present his book Il principe rosa (Fandango libri, 2025), the story of Maristella and the journey that leads her to become a mature and self-aware woman. Andrea Luxoro will be in conversation with him.
The following day, Monday the 13th, at 8:30 pm, an exhibition of great artistic and historical value opens at ExMe : "Artist Covers. A Collection from the Kasa dei Libri in Carloforte." Curated by Claudia Vena and organized by Oriana Bassani , the exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Kasa dei Libri, one of Milan's leading cultural institutions, which houses the extensive Andrea Kerbaker collection. It brings to Carloforte around twenty drawings, lithographs, and original works created for avant-garde book covers or editorial projects. Among these are an original gouache découpée by Henri Matisse, a drawing by Sonia Delaunay, and the program files of the Ballets Russes of Monte Carlo, with covers designed by Chagall. The exhibition will be open until July 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
