Maniac by Benjamín Labatut

The image features the Italian edition of the novel Maniac, written by the Chilean author Benjamín Labatut. This specific edition is published by Adelphi Edizioni, a prestigious Italian publishing house founded in 1962. Adelphi is renowned for its high-quality literary and philosophical catalog, often characterized by its distinctive cover art and typography.

While the book was originally written in English and has been published globally by various houses like Penguin Press and Pushkin Press, the physical copy shown is the Italian version. For books published by Adelphi, the manufacturing—including printing and binding—is primarily handled within Italy to maintain the brand's rigorous quality standards. The ownership of Adelphi remains largely independent; after the death of its longtime president Roberto Calasso in 2021, the company transitioned to heirs and key executives, though major Italian groups like Mondadori and Feltrinelli have acquired minority stakes in recent years.