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My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses. There I learned that every great editorial work is born from precise gestures, extreme attention to detail, and hands and eyes trained to perfection. Since then I’ve experienced every stage of the publishing process: binding, prepress, production management, graphic design, art photography, and creative department leadership. I can now manage a project from idea to finished product, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage. Over the past decade as head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore I’ve coordinated international editorial projects, exhibitions, and photography campaigns across New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Kielce. The gigapixel campaign of the Sistine Chapel, shot at 1:1 scale, was a pinnacle of technical mastery and cultural responsibility. I bring international experience, specialized technical skills, leadership, and a passion for images to organizations that value beauty, precision, and culture.…My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses. There I learned that every great editorial work is born from precise gestures, extreme attention to detail, and hands and eyes trained to perfection. Since then I’ve experienced every stage of the publishing process: binding, prepress, production management, graphic design, art photography, and creative department leadership. I can now manage a project from idea to finished product, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage. Over the past decade as head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore I’ve coordinated international editorial projects, exhibitions, and photography campaigns across New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Kielce. The gigapixel campaign of the Sistine Chapel, shot at 1:1 scale, was a pinnacle of technical mastery and cultural responsibility. I bring international experience, specialized technical skills, leadership, and a passion for images to organizations that value beauty, precision, and culture.

Gianni Grandi

Photographer, Graphic Designer, Designer, +4

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My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses. There I learned that every great editorial work is born from precise gestures, extreme attention to detail, and hands and eyes trained to perfection. Since then I’ve experienced every stage of the publishing process: binding, prepress, production management, graphic design, art photography, and creative department leadership. I can now manage a project from idea to finished product, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage. Over the past decade as head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore I’ve coordinated international editorial projects, exhibitions, and photography campaigns across New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Kielce. The gigapixel campaign of the Sistine Chapel, shot at 1:1 scale, was a pinnacle of technical mastery and cultural responsibility. I bring international experience, specialized technical skills, leadership, and a passion for images to organizations that value beauty, precision, and culture.…My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses. There I learned that every great editorial work is born from precise gestures, extreme attention to detail, and hands and eyes trained to perfection. Since then I’ve experienced every stage of the publishing process: binding, prepress, production management, graphic design, art photography, and creative department leadership. I can now manage a project from idea to finished product, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage. Over the past decade as head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore I’ve coordinated international editorial projects, exhibitions, and photography campaigns across New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Kielce. The gigapixel campaign of the Sistine Chapel, shot at 1:1 scale, was a pinnacle of technical mastery and cultural responsibility. I bring international experience, specialized technical skills, leadership, and a passion for images to organizations that value beauty, precision, and culture.

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My professional story begins in a bookshop, surrounded by the smell of paper and the rhythm of printing presses. There I learned that every great editorial work is born from precise gestures, extreme attention to detail, and hands and eyes trained to perfection. Since then I’ve experienced every stage of the publishing process: binding, prepress, production management, graphic design, art photography, and creative department leadership. I can now manage a project from idea to finished product, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage.

Over the past decade as head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore I’ve coordinated international editorial projects, exhibitions, and photography campaigns across New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Kielce. The gigapixel campaign of the Sistine Chapel, shot at 1:1 scale, was a pinnacle of technical mastery and cultural responsibility. I bring international experience, specialized technical skills, leadership, and a passion for images to organizations that value beauty, precision, and culture.

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Work Experience

Art Department Manager at Scripta Maneant Editore

August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Coordinate and manage the publishing house’s graphics and production department, overseeing high-quality editorial projects, exhibitions, and international photography campaigns. Led the Sistine Chapel gigapixel photography campaign (1:1 interior capture) and contributed to a three-volume publication and a life-size replica exhibited in Mexico City for the Pope’s visit. Oversaw the full prepress and graphic production workflow, including image management, color fidelity, and coordination of international productions.

Graphic Designer & Prepress Specialist at FDM Filippo Di Mario Editore

July 31, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Create graphic design, layout, prepress, and color control for editorial projects; manage Italian and international suppliers from quotes to printing, including color control, binding, and delivery. Photograph reproductions of artworks; color management, photo retouching, and file preparation for offset printing. Manage the company website on WordPress and supervise productions in Italy and abroad.

Photographer and Photore toucher at Grafische Dell’Artiere

December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Corporate photography in-studio and on-site; color correction, photo retouching, and file preparation for offset printing; color management and on-going production oversight.

Binding Production Manager

December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002

Manage the binding, warehouse, and shipping departments; operate the Muller Martini line and oversee gathering, stitching, perfect binding, and trimming processes; extensive technical experience in industrial binding.

Binding Production Manager

April 30, 1997 - April 30, 1997

Oversee paper cutting, folding, inventory, goods distribution, and forklift operations; contribute to department efficiency and timely shipping.

Head of the Art Department at Scripta Maneant Editore

July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2025

Coordinate and manage the publishing house’s graphics and production department; oversee high-quality editorial projects, exhibitions, and international photography campaigns; lead color control, prepress, and production workflows; manage the company website; supervise productions in multiple countries. Notable projects include the Sistine Chapel gigapixel campaign (2015–2016) leading to a three-volume publication and a life-size replica exhibited in Mexico City, created under rigorous quality and color fidelity standards.

Graphic Designer & Prepress Specialist at Damiani Editore

January 1, 2004 - July 1, 2015

Coordinate and manage prepress for more than 60 photography volumes by artists such as Mario Testino, David LaChapelle, Andres Serrano, Maurizio Galimberti, Hans Feurer, and many others; handle file review, layout, color management, and offset printing preparation; oversee reproduction of artworks in studio and on-site; manage the company website (WordPress) and supervise international productions.

Binding Production Manager at Grafische Dell’Artiere

July 1, 1984 - April 1, 1997

Supervise binding production, warehouse, and shipping; manage paper cutting, folding, inventory, and forklift operations; ensure efficient production workflows and timely deliveries; develop technical expertise in industrial binding processes.

Binding Production Manager at Grafische Dell’Artiere

April 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002

Continued leadership in binding production, including gathering, stitching, perfect binding, and three-knife trimming; maintained strict quality and efficiency improvements across production lines.

Photographer and Photoretoucher at Grafische Dell’Artiere

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004

Create photographic content for corporate needs; color correction, photo retouching, and file preparation for offset printing; manage on-site and studio color reproduction; contribute to corporate website photography.

Graphic Designer & Prepress Specialist at Grafische Dell’Artiere

December 1, 2002 - January 31, 2023

Create, layout, and process approximately 60 photography books; oversee prepress including file review, layout, color management, and production for offset printing.