Whether you are an illustrator, a teacher, a librarian, a parent or just a book lover - if you are looking for the most rare, spectacular, peculiar and/or beautiful silent books, Libreria Luigi Portinaio is the place to go. The owner, whom the store is named after, is a literary scholar with a special interest in visual arts. He has a lot of knowledge of the field, and has curated a wonderful collection of books.
Libreria Luigi Portinaio is not solely a children's book store, but they offer plenty of high quality silent books and picture books for children. In addition to that, you will also find silent books and visual art books for adults, some of which are really hard to find both online and in other stores. One of the things we loved about this store is the way the artists books, the children's books and the more complex books are displayed together - sending the message that great visual art is for everyone.
The store is very easy to find, it is located on one of Palermo's main streets, a few meters across the city's most important cathedral Cattedrale di Palermo. Besides the gorgeous visual books, Mr. Portinaio also offers vintage and antique books. Make sure to ask for his assistance during your visit, he is truly passionate about literature and knows all there is to know about the books he sells!
