SOLI, Pia. Il Genio Antipatico: Creativita e Tecnologia Della Moda Italiana 1951 / 1983.

(Milan): Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1984.  First edition.  Quarto.  407 pages.  Absolutely superb visual exploration of Italian fashion design from 1951 – 1983.  Jam packed with 100s of images, drawings, designs, fashion shots of the female outfits created by the likes of Versace, Valentino, MaxMara, Missoni, Emilo Pucci, Fendi and many many more.  A very good copy in printed wrappers.  An indispensable fashion reference.