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  • Art & Culture

    "Norwegian Landscapes" at the Rizzoli Music Aperitivo

    I. i.(January 31, 2019)
    Special concert led by Italian guitarist Marco Cappelli and his regular trio, with the addition of two special guests. The project is freely inspired by the noir novels of Norwegian writer Jo NesbøAt. @ RIZZOLI MUSIC APERITIVO (Thursday, February 7th, 2019 - 6:30pm 1133 Broadway (25th - 26th Streets), New York City)
  • Life & People

    Arturo Toscanini Between America and Italy

    Alex Catti(March 27, 2017)
    Arturo Toscanini is one of the most prominent musicians from the late 19th and early 20th century. Now, 150 years after his birth, Italian industrial group, Salini Impregilo, and its U.S. subsidiary, Lane, are organizing a series of events in both Italy and America to honor the late musician.
  • Art & Culture

    New York. Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Arturo Toscanini

    I. i.(March 18, 2017)
    A double tribute to the legendary maestro Arturo Toscanini is about to arrive. The first component of this double tribute is a book, written by Marco Capra with foreword by Maestro Riccardo Muti, devoted to Toscanini's life. The second component is a magical evening at the Rizzoli Bookstore, which will be hosting an exclusive New York performance by members of the La Scala Symphony on the evening of Wednesday, March 29th starting at 6:00 PM. This event is generously sponsored by Lane, the U.S. subsidiary of Italian construction giant Salini Impregilo.
  • Art & Culture

    Il Segreto di Majorana: a Graphic Novel on the Elusive Life of the Sicilian Scientist

    Benedetta Grasso(December 16, 2015)
    A Sicilian man, a brooding scientist, looks at the beautiful sea in front of him. His mind is going in a million different directions tackling impossibly hard ideas such as anti-matter, the neutrino masses, long equations, fermions... He then embarks on a ship from Palermo to Naples and suddenly disappears leaving a few words with little explanation on why he wants to escape. Did he run away? Did he die? Where did he actually go?
  • Events: Reports

    Flagship Bookstore Rizzoli Reopens

    Alessio Shostak(July 24, 2015)
    The iconic bookstore Rizzoli reopened its doors to much fanfare on Tuesday, July 21st in a brand new location in the NoMad neighborhood. This move comes approximately a year after its controversial closure on 57th Street despite the protests of many aficionados, and is seen as a feel-good story following the seemingly ominous closures of Pearl Plant and J&R Music and Computer World last year.
  • Art & Culture

    Armani in his own Words

    Natasha Lardera(August 06, 2014)
    Rizzoli has just published a new book on the designer from Piacenza by the title “I cretini non sono mai eleganti: Giorgio Armani in parole sue.” The volume, edited by Paola Pollo, was released to celebrate Armani's 80th birthday, which occurred on July 11th.
  • Facts & Stories

    Addio Cara Libreria. A New Chapter for Rizzoli

    I. A.(April 06, 2014)
    The building at 31 West Fifty-seventh Street that houses Rizzoli’s flagship store will be demolished, along with the two neighboring structures, making way for a new high tower. Friday, April 11th, 2014 will be the last day in this chapter of life of the cherished New York City bookstore.
  • Art & Culture

    Save a New York City Landmark – Save Rizzoli

    N. L.(January 25, 2014)
    The Rizzoli Bookstore building is an icon of New York City architecture and one of the most beautiful commercial spaces in America. After 30 years, it is now facing the threat of demolition. It’s unlikely at this point that it will be saved unless a public backlash is strong enough to convince city officials otherwise. Sign the petition on line!
  • Life & People

    Francesca, Tuono and "The Strange Life of Alan Turing"

    Benedetta Grasso(January 27, 2013)
    Two young and talented Italian comic writers create a graphic novel character who is quickly reaching audiences and is soon to cross borders in multiple language translations are proving that comic writing and graphic novels are a successful and popular way to get a message across.
  • Life & People

    Puglia's Masserias: Exploring the Unexplored

    Natasha Lardera(June 27, 2011)
    A photographic journey of Puglia's farmhouses led by architect Diane Lewis and photographer Mark Roksman is captured in the pages of Rizzoli's newest publication presented at Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò. A special event, with one special guest, Nichi Vendola, president of Regione Puglia, concludes an amazing season of presentations.

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