This book brings together Dino Ignani's Dark Portraits collection, featuring around 200 photographs from a much larger series captured over five years. These evocative portraits vividly capture the essence of 1980s Rome, particularly the vibrant subculture of the city's Dark scene, whose community encompassed the various musical tendencies and the fashion of those years: from Post-Punk to New Romantic to Goth.

Ignani’s work offers a unique glimpse into the style and identity of the young adults who frequented these clubs, showcasing a scene that was diverse and multifaceted. It reflects the wide array of aesthetic and individual expressions that seamlessly merged with other moods and styles of the era. 

Includes reproductions of club flyers and posters from the period, along with essays and interviews in Italian and English.

Texts by Matteo Di Castro, Daniela Amenta, and Diego Mormorio

Designed by Roberto Capozucco

Published by Viaindustriae, 2024

Softcover (dust jacket), 368 pages, color and b&w images, 7.25 × 10.25 inches

ISBN: 979-1-28-179009-4