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Frequency | Monthly |
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Founder | Nanni Balestrini |
First issue | May 1979 |
Final issue | December 1988 |
Country | Italy |
Based in | Milan |
Language | Italian |
OCLC | 145380283 |
alfabeta was a monthly cultural and literary magazine published between 1979 and 1988 in Milan, Italy. The magazine was the cultural landmark in the country during its existence.[1]
alfabeta was established in Milan by Nanni Balestrini in May 1979.[2][3] It was originally published by Multhipla and then Intrapresa.[4] The editorial board included Maria Corti, Umberto Eco, Francesco Leonetti, Antonio Porta, Pier Aldo Rovatti and Paolo Volponi.[2][5]
alfabeta produced in-depth articles about culture, philosophy and politics along with previews and reviews of books, contemporary art exhibitions, theatre shows and cinema.[3] Poet Gian Mario Villalta started his career as a contributor to the magazine in 1986.[6]
alfabeta ceased publication in 1988[2][7] and the last issue appeared in December that year.[4] Its successor is alfabeta2 which was launched in 2010.[1][3]