Stefano Benni is an Italian poet, satirical writer and journalist. He has written for L'Espresso, Panorama and La Repubblica, and has performed and staged various comedies and readings for the theatre, among them also this retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac.

Translated from the Italian by Howard Curtis

Miguel Tanco was born in Spain in 1972, and in '99 flew to New York to attend the School of Visual Arts. In Italy, he has perfected the art of illustration, but most importantly produced Pablo, a tiny child whom he carries with him around Milan while he draws. He has published twenty-six books across the world, none for adults.