Speak Italian - The Fine Art Of The Gesture

The unspoken language, decoded. Speak Italian is a quirky handbook of Italian gestures, first published in 1958 by renowned Milanese artist and graphic designer Bruno Munari — a witty guide to the expressive language that no dictionary can capture.

Italians famously speak volumes with their hands, and this charming volume gives the phalange-phobic a chance to catch up. Black-and-white photos and wry captions evoke an Italy of days gone by, cataloging the gestures that convey everything from polite dismissal to unrepeatable insult. A gentle helping hand for anyone who has ever been at a loss for words — and a beautifully preserved slice of mid-century design history.

Say it, without saying it.