MERIDIANE E OROLOGI SOLARI DI BOLOGNA E PROVINCIA -------------------------------------------------
by Giovanni Paltrinieri and Italo Frizzoni Paltrinieri, an enthusiastic dialist, and Frizzoni, a photographer have compiled a catalog of the sundials in Bologna and environs in northern Italy. More than 500 sites are described in detail with a photo of the sundial or the building. The catalog part is headed by an introduction into the measurement of time and gnomonics. After that the reader finds the places with sundials sorted alphabetically. Each sundial is classified in five categories namely orientation, shadow caster, time shown, counting of the hours and existence (whether the sundial still exists or not). Descriptions and inscriptions are given in plain text. In the medium there are photos of sundials in color. Unfortunately the used paper is not suitable very well for color prints. But this is compensated by the following parts in which interesting meridian sundials are described in detail. Conclusion: A very noble book which was done with many lovely details. I'm sure, every dialist wants to own this book when he takes a look at it. Although it is written in Italian language it might be valuable for those who don't understand this language. If one want's to order the book he can send an Eurocheque for 120 000 Italian Lire to Paltrinieri (shipping included). When ordering from outside of Europe please contact him first. Address: Giovanni Paltrinieri, Via Giuseppe Dozza 3, I-40139 Bologna - Daniel Roth
