Alfabeta
alfabeta was an Italian language 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.History and profile
alfabeta was established in Milan by Nanni Balestrini in May 1988. The editorial board of the magazine which was published monthly included Maria Corti, Umberto Eco, Francesco Leonetti, Antonio Porta, Pier Aldo Rovatti and Paolo Volponi.
alfabeta covered in-depth articles about culture and politics in addition to news about books, other magazines, exhibitions, theatre and cinema. Gian Mario Villalta started his poetic career in the magazine in 1986.
alfabeta ceased publication in 1988. Its successor is alfabeta2 which was first published in 2010.
