Isabella Calabretta

MA graduate in Digital Media and Culture, University of Warwick

Portfolio
Publishinglab
06/29/2017
Talking Longform in Brief

Our previous blogposts focused on the definition of the longform and how are online magazines approaching this format. In last instance, wrapping up this project may lead us towards more questions than what we proposed at the beginning itself. Our project focused on the initial question: "how long is a longform?"

Networkcultures
05/23/2017
Perspectives on self-representation in our new Print on Demand

We are proud to present the book of Ana Peraica: Culture of the Selfie, Self-Representation in Contemporary Visual Culture. Download Culture of the Selfie here. By Bella Calabretta Despite not defining herself as a photographer, the author was raised in a studio, in direct contact with visual practices in the pre-smartphone era.

Publishinglab
02/13/2017
Longform; it’s long but finite!

The longform is an online article with a word count of roughly 3000-8000 words. After that the definition of the term enters a realm of uncertainty concerning the level of interactivity, appropriate length and potential engagement. It usually presents a varied amount of paratextual elements - they can include images, GIFs, and videos which usually [...]

MeridioNews
06/15/2011
Affamate di giustizia

A vent'anni dalla prima pubblicazione, torna in libreria "Ho fame di giustizia, la rivolta delle donne a Palermo contro la mafia" di Angela Lanza che racconta la storia del gruppo di siciliane che per un mese digiunò dopo la morte di Falcone e Borsellino. Per cibarsi di vita e verità