Palio

PALIO is a richly illustrated celebration of the legendary Italian horserace. Showcasing specially commissioned photography, epic film stills and rare archival images, PALIO is Italy in microcosm. This authoritative volume shows not only the civic ritualism and rich symbolism of this extraordinary event, but how “the game” is played both on and off the racetrack. For the “assassin” jockeys and the passionate Sienese – il Palio e vita – the Palio is life.