Bonvini 1909 artist collaboration notebook. 

The notebook " They Were Only Difficulties to Overcome" is part of the Author's Notebooks series. The cover features an illustration from the play " Ernest Henry Shackleton. The Hero Who Defeated Antarctica ," written and performed by Paolo Colombo and illustrated live by Michele Tranquillini.

The story begins in 1914 , and just as the devastating fire of World War I ignites, Sir Ernest Shackleton embarks on an incredible, entirely peaceful undertaking. He will be the first to cross Antarctica on foot . The result is a true Odyssey that will last two long years, during which the twenty-eight protagonists will survive among the ice in seemingly impossible conditions. An impressive and compelling story, one of leadership, determination, mutual trust, and unwavering optimism. A story that forces us to ask ourselves what it means to be 'heroes' and – above all – what idea of ​​heroism (of war or peace?) we want for the times we live in.

Handbound with Singer stitching.

Post-consumer recycled paper (white). 64 pages.

A5 (6"x8")

note: the photo shows the book lying open and facedown, showing both the front and back