‘The Cultural Legacy of Malta & Gozo’ new series of books

The new series of books published by the Salesians of Don Bosco, ‘The Cultural Legacy of Malta & Gozo,’ is a compendium of twenty photographic books about Malta’s beauty, history and culture. The richness of our diverse cultural heritage through a collection of beautiful photographic books.

All Maltese should be proud of their country, its past and traditions. No other small country can boast of such a rich history, and of a cultural fabric which makes these islands one of the most interesting and beautiful places on Earth.

The book subjects will be:

THE VILLAGE FEAST

THE NEOLITHIC TEMPLES

MDINA

CHURCHES & CATHEDRALS

GOZO

THE KNIGHTS OF ST JOHN

TRADITIONS

MONASTERIES

THE THREE CITIES

FROM THE AIR

HARBOURS

BELOW GROUND

FORTS & DEFENCES

SACRED PLACES

THE SCENIC COUNTRYSIDE

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITIONS

PALACES

FOOD & DELICACIES

VALLETTA

THE COASTLINE

The 20 full-colour books will be available for sale at a cost of only €25 each, one every season. Buying the year series of four books will entitle the buyer to a fifth book, free, which comes with the winter issue. All books can also be bought individually.

‘The Cultural Legacy of Malta & Gozo,’ will be directed by well-established Salesian editor Fr. Charles Cini sdb, along with award-winning photographer Daniel Cilia and expert history author Vincent Zammit.

The three thousand word essay in each book and detailed captions for each stunning photograph will engage the reader on a journey of discovery round the Maltese islands and its people like never before.

The books will measure 21.5 cm width by 29 cm height and will be printed on 170 gram pearl-surface paper with a full colour laminated 350 gram board cover.

Each 144 page book will include more than 200 colour photos. Only a limited number of subscriptions will be available.

The print run for the 20 books will depend on the amount of patrons who show interest for the first books.