Cari amici,

Although I’ve always considered myself primarily an architect and  designer, a passion I've had since I was a little boy, another love has always been writing stories. I suppose creativity knows no boundaries, and for me, it’s always found its way into both design and storytelling. 

I was just 8 years old when I wrote and illustrated my first story. As I got a little older, I joined the editorial team for our local Boy Scout journal, 'Il Bivacco'. I wrote about our camping adventures, always adding a dose of humor to keep things entertaining for our readers. I also got to help crank the old printing machine, a task that made the whole experience even more memorable!

After finishing my university studies (M.Arch. and a full year of archaeology), I stopped writing for a while, I suppose I was burnt out from all the academic writing I had to do during those years. However, in the early '90s, my passion for writing was reignited when I started contributing as a guest writer for both American and Italian architectural magazines. During my tenure as a department chair and professor at the largest art and design university in the U.S., I dedicated a significant amount of time to writing and conducting research on design, and it was then that I began incorporating more writing into my work. 

It wasn't until 2022 that I decided, inspired by a suggestion from my family (primarily my daughter, who had always enjoyed my stories while growing up), to revisit some old tales, dust them off, and bring them to life in the form of a book.   

Written to bring joy and serenity to readers of all ages. Buy them, read them, gift them, recommend them! Love them, because every page is a hug for the heart.

Buona lettura!

Antonio Larosa

AUTHOR BIO

Antonio Larosa is an internationally respected designer, artist, educator, and author. Born and raised in Italy, he studied architecture and design (M.Arch) at the Polytechnic University of Milan. At the age of sixteen, he volunteered to help build homes for victims of a devastating earthquake near Naples, an experience that solidified his decision to pursue architecture.

Larosa also studied City Planning at the University of Calabria and Archaeology at the University of Milan. Shortly after graduation, he moved to the United States, working as a design consultant for several companies before founding his own firm, Antonio Larosa Design.

After relocating to Arizona, Mr. Larosa joined the faculty of Arizona State University, where he taught architecture and design courses.

In 2008, he was appointed professor and Department Chair at the Savannah College of Art and Design, the largest art and design university in the U.S.

He frequently serves as a judge for design competitions and as a guest lecturer on a wide range of design topics. A design visionary, Larosa has been the creator and driving force behind several unique design events in the United States, including the Furniture Revolution Gallery at NeoCon in Chicago and the Furniture Design Summit, the first U.S. conference dedicated specifically to furniture design, bringing together manufacturers, designers, and students.

Antonio currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter, and frequently travels to Italy for inspiration for his designs and books.

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