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Caravaggio (Rizzoli Quadrifolio)

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WARNING! the editorial reviews and reader reviews on this page have nothing to do with this book! puglisi's text is a hefty phaidon paperback; the book you buy here is a slim rizzoli hardback. the quadrifolio is actually a set of folded up posters glued into a hard binding. there is a meager introduction, no critical apparatus, no captioning or text describing the paintings, no page numbering, no table of contents, no index. the reproductions themselves are not optimally color balanced, veering sometimes toward green, sometimes toward red. fine if you want it, but don't expect puglisi's magnificent volume.

If you can't have the real thing, get the Quadrifolio. Who would think that a book this manageable in size would unfold to reveal the huge images that it does? I don't want to go back to my average, oversized art books. This series is great for students, art-lovers, and anyone else who wants to take a closer look at fine paintings.

When I received the Caravaggio book I knew immediately that I was not satisfied. The condition was listed as "good" but the binding was ripped. I contacted Amazon immediately and was told to contact the dealer. I was given a number to call but did not reach a person, I left a written request for information about returning this book. I have not heard from them and it has been over a week. I also read a review from a different unsatisfied customer. It was BHFO books and I actually would like some help from Amazon in contacting this dealer and getting my money back.