The Land of Space and Dust

Ruggero D'Alessandro (1962) works for civil service in Switzerland (Lugano). His 45 books include essays, novels, poetry; since more than 15 years he hold many seminars in different universities (Italy, France, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia). He wrote more than 90 articles for academic journals and newspapers.

Luca Saltini, after graduating in philosophy and obtaining a PhD in literature, carried out research activities at a number of Swiss universities and is now a scientific collaborator at the Cantonal Library of Lugano, where he is responsible for cultural activities and ancient collections. As author or curator, he has authored some forty scientific publications and curated more than a hundred exhibitions on historical, literary, and artistic topics at various cultural institutions. He is the author of fiction.