Overflowing with breathtaking artwork, Camposanto di Staglieno in Genoa is one of Italy"s greatest hidden sculptural treasures. Visit this outdoor museum and revel in the wonders bequeathed to us by many of Europe"s finest marble carvers and sculptors. World-renowned sculptor and stone carver Walter S. Arnold acts as a personal guide through this monumental cemetery as he shares his insight into some of the secrets locked in these marble sculptures. In addition, Mr. Arnold explains the processes and the roles of the artisans that transformed massive blocks of stone into some of the world"s most intricate and dramatic memorials. The photographic images contained within this book distill and represent the artistry, craftsmanship and history of cemetery sculpture and all things Italian.