Over 100 books have been published about Bruno Caruso over the last century. Below you will find a curated selection of monographs, magazines and catalogues from 1950 to1980.

 
 

This is a selection of Bruno Caruso’s key collections, anthologies and illustrations, from neorealist inks and oils for the Galleria dell’Obelisco, right through to his manuscript on the Marvels of Nature. Click on the covers to look inside, or on the button below to view his full bibliography.

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Bruno Caruso: L'Obelisco
Anthology
Bruno Caruso: L'Obelisco
Anthology

Bruno Caruso at L’Obelisco, by Leonardo Sinisgalli. With 27 drawings. Galleria dell'Obelisco, Rome 1954

Anthology
Bruno Caruso (1952-1955)
Anthology
Bruno Caruso (1952-1955)
Anthology

The Paintings & Drawings of Bruno Caruso (1952-1955), by Libero Bigiaretti. G.Priulla Editore, Palermo 1955.

Anthology
Opera Grafica di Bruno Caruso
Monograph
Opera Grafica di Bruno Caruso
Monograph

The Graphic work of Bruno Caruso, by Peppe Fazio. With 15 images in B&W and 14 in colour. Zangara Editore, Palermo 1958

Monograph
Dalla Calligrafia alla Memoria
Illustration
Dalla Calligrafia alla Memoria
Illustration

From Calligraphy to Memory, with 28 drawings. Olivetti, Milan 1960

Illustration
La Figlia Cane
Illustration
La Figlia Cane
Illustration

Dog Daughter, by Giorgio Soavi, with 7 B&W drawings by Caruso. Edition of 438. Milan, 1960.

Illustration
Il Pugno di Ferro
Collection
Il Pugno di Ferro
Collection

The Iron Fist, cover, text & 69 B&W drawings by Caruso. Leonardo da Vinci, Bari 1962

Collection
Pace In Terra
Collection
Pace In Terra
Collection

Peace on Earth, with cover by Ben Shahn & 56 drawings in B&W. Leonardo da Vinci , Bari 1963

Collection
I mafiosi di Bruno Caruso
Illustration
I mafiosi di Bruno Caruso
Illustration

Bruno Caruso’s Mafiosi, by Renata Usiglio, with 9 drawings. Salvatore Sciascia, Caltanissetta - Rome 1963

Illustration
La Tigre di Carta
Collection
La Tigre di Carta
Collection

The Paper Tiger, Cover, introduction & 17 B&W drawings by Caruso. Leonardo da Vinci, Bari 1964

Collection
Totum procedit ex amore
Collection
Totum procedit ex amore
Collection

With 9 Drawings & Stories by Caruso. Edizioni dell'Elefante, Rome 1964

Collection
La Mano dell'Uomo
Collection
La Mano dell'Uomo
Collection

The Hand of Man, Edition of 500 numbered & signed. Edizioni dell’Elefante, Rome 1965

Collection
Americana
Collection
Americana
Collection

Folder containing 8 Drawings. Societa Gestione Riviste Associate, 1968

Collection
Manoscritto sulle Meraviglie della Natura
Collection
Manoscritto sulle Meraviglie della Natura
Collection

Manuscript on the Marvels of Nature, 22 colour drawings. Edition of 500 numbered & signed. Bestetti, Rome 1968

Collection
Bruno Caruso: 100 Disegni
Anthology
Bruno Caruso: 100 Disegni
Anthology

Bruno Caruso: 100 Drawings, edited by Franco Solmi. Edizione Galleria 32, Milan 1969

Anthology
Elogio della Follia
Collection
Elogio della Follia
Collection

In Praise of Madness, with 30 drawings in colour and an introduction by Elio Mercuri. Il Cigno edizioni d'arte, 1969

Collection
Manicomio
Collection
Manicomio
Collection

The Insane Asylum, with 20 drawings in B&W. Edizioni della Colonna Infame, Rome 1969

Collection
Galleria Number 1-2
Monograph
Galleria Number 1-2
Monograph

Gallery n.1 -2 by Elio Mercuri. Bi-monthly edition dedicated to Bruno Caruso. Salvatore Sciascia Editore, Rome 1969

Monograph
Repertorio Animalesco
Collection
Repertorio Animalesco
Collection

Animalistic Repertoire, with text by Elio Mercuri & 6 B&W drawings and 24 colour panels. Alfani Editore, Rome 1972

Collection
Testamento di Ho Chi Minh
Collection
Testamento di Ho Chi Minh
Collection

The Last Testament of Ho Chi Minh, with four drawings & one etching. Edition of 100, Rome 1972

Collection
Disegni Politici di Bruno Caruso
Anthology
Disegni Politici di Bruno Caruso
Anthology

Bruno Caruso's Political Drawings, edited by Roberto Giammanco, with 106 drawings. Dedalo Libri, Bari 1973

Anthology
Disegni di Bruno Caruso
Anthology
Disegni di Bruno Caruso
Anthology

Bruno Caruso’s Drawings, edited by Dario Micacchi with 122 drawings. Alfani Editore, Rome 1974

Anthology
Bianco Fiore
Pamphlet
Bianco Fiore
Pamphlet

The White Flower, with 20 drawings in black & white. Edizione Federazione Comunista di Palermo, Palermo 1975

Pamphlet
La Real Casa dei Matti
Collection
La Real Casa dei Matti
Collection

The Real Mental Asylum, with 46 colour drawings and an introduction by Franco Basaglia. Dedalo Libri, Bari 1975

Collection
Mitologia dell'Arte Moderna
Collection
Mitologia dell'Arte Moderna
Collection

The Mythology of Modern Art, introduction and 117 drawings. Franca May Edizioni, Rome 1977

Collection

Caruso frequently contributed illustrations, short stories and articles to Italian newspapers like «L’Ora», «L’Unita», and «L’Espresso», however, he was perhaps best known as creative director of the internationally renowned «Sicilia» and «Ciclope» Magazines. Below are some of his key covers, features and illustrations.

 
 
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Rivista Esso
Cover
Rivista Esso
Cover

May - June 1957. Cover by Caruso.

Cover
Graphis 73
Article On
Graphis 73
Article On

December 1957. Article by Manuel Gasser on Caruso’s Wood Panel drawings.

Article On
Casa Nostra 74
Article On, Cover
Casa Nostra 74
Article On, Cover

November 1957. Cover and feature article on Caruso.

Article On, Cover
Rivista Esso
Illustrations
Rivista Esso
Illustrations

July - August 1958. Illustrations by Caruso.

Illustrations
Graphis 80
Article On
Graphis 80
Article On

December 1958. Article featuring Caruso’s illustrations of Rivista Esso.

Article On
Italsider
Illustrations
Italsider
Illustrations

January 1961. Illustrations by Caruso.

Illustrations
Rivista Esso
Illustrations
Rivista Esso
Illustrations

March - April 1961. Illustrations by Caruso.

Illustrations
Fortune Magazine
Illustrations
Fortune Magazine
Illustrations

July 1960. Illustrations by Caruso on Mexican Sulphur Trade.

Illustrations
Sider Export 2
Illustrations
Sider Export 2
Illustrations

February 1961. Illustrations by Caruso.

Illustrations
L'Ora
Newspaper
L'Ora
Newspaper

December 1962. Article on Caruso’s Pugno di Ferro.

Newspaper
L'Ora
Newspaper
L'Ora
Newspaper

December 1964. La Ricotta by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Illustrated by Caruso.

Newspaper
Il Dramma
Cover
Il Dramma
Cover

June 1966. Front Cover by Caruso.

Cover
Graphis 135
Article On
Graphis 135
Article On

January 1968. Article on Caruso by Renato Giani.

Article On
Il Margutta
Article On
Il Margutta
Article On

January - February 1970. Article on Caruso.

Article On
Notizie d'Arte
Article On
Notizie d'Arte
Article On

November 1972. Article on Caruso.

Article On
Sicilia N.74
Cover, Article On
Sicilia N.74
Cover, Article On

January 1974. Full Magazine dedicated to Caruso.

Cover, Article On
L'Espresso
Cover
L'Espresso
Cover

March 1974. Front cover by Caruso.

Cover
L'Espresso
Cover
L'Espresso
Cover

June 1974. Front cover by Caruso.

Cover
L'Espresso
Cover
L'Espresso
Cover

May 1975. Front cover by Caruso.

Cover
L'Ora
Newspaper
L'Ora
Newspaper

May 1975. Illustration by Caruso on Ciancimino.

Newspaper
L'Espresso
Cover
L'Espresso
Cover

June 1975. Front cover by Caruso.

Cover
Bolaffi Arte
Cover, Article On
Bolaffi Arte
Cover, Article On

December 1977. Article on Caruso.

Cover, Article On
Graphis 196
Article On
Graphis 196
Article On

December 1978. Article on Caruso’s Mitologia dell’Arte Moderna.

Article On
Giornale di Sicilia
Newspaper
Giornale di Sicilia
Newspaper

November 1989. Front Page Illustration on the death of Sciascia by Caruso.

Newspaper

Caruso has had over 500 exhibitions across Italy, England, France, Russia, and the United States. Below is a selection of catalogues from his key solo and group shows from the 1950’s onwards. Click on the covers to look inside, or on the button below to see the full list.