''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.

History and profile

''alfabeta'' was established in Milan by

Nanni Balestrini Nanni Balestrini (2 July 1935 – 19 May 2019) was an Italian experimental poet, author and visual artist of the Neoavanguardia movement. Context Nanni Balestrini is associated with the Italian writers' movement Neoavanguardia. He wrote for th ...

in May 1988. It was originally published by Multhipla and then Intrapresa. The editorial board included

Maria Corti Maria Corti (7 September 1915 – 22 February 2002) was an Italian philologist, literary critic, and novelist. Considered one of the leading literary scholars of post-World War II Italy, she was awarded numerous prizes including the Premio Campiel ...

, Umberto Eco,

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, Antonio Porta, Pier Aldo Rovatti and

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. ''alfabeta'' produced in-depth articles about culture,

philosophy Philosophy (from , ) is the systematized study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. Some ...

and politics along with previews and reviews of books, contemporary art exhibitions, theatre shows and cinema. Poet Gian Mario Villalta started his career as a contributor to the magazine in 1986. ''alfabeta'' ceased publication in 1988 and the last issue appeared in December that year. Its successor is '' alfabeta2'' which was launched in 2010.

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History and profile

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