The Far Site is the debut photography book by acclaimed Italian photographer Francesco Marchini, documenting a decade (2008-2018) of life within Rome’s underground graffiti scene. Over these 10 years, Marchini captured intimate moments of a close-knit group of Roman friends who were dedicated to graffiti. However, rather than focusing on the artwork itself, his lens highlights the spaces they occupied and the emotions and spontaneous events that defined their everyday lives.

From abandoned industrial sites and archaeological ruins to train yards and residential squats, Marchini's striking black-and-white photography provides a unique perspective on the intersection of vandalism, urban decay, and the struggles of daily life. Paired with semi-autobiographical fictional writing, "The Far Site" offers readers a deeper, more nuanced view of Rome’s graffiti culture, far beyond its familiar narratives.

This beautiful monograph was printed entirely using a risograph printer and is hand-bound in our studio. It includes 68 carefully curated photos and text written by Francesco in Italian, with an English translation.

Book, 136 pages
17,6 x 25,0 cm (B5 - 6,93” x 9,84”)
Cahier Stitch binding
Riso printed cover on 270 grams Colorplan "Smoke" paper
Riso printed inner pages on 120 grams EOS2.0 paper
Edition of 250
Gelatin Silver print
40,0 x 30,0 cm (15,75” x 11,81”)
111 Emulsion type FB paper