Umberto Pasti was born in Milan. He has contributed to Il Giornale and Indro Montanelli's La Voce with articles on art and literature. He has also written on travel, fashion and current affairs for magazines such as Vogue, Elle, House and Garden and The World of Interiors. The Age of Flowers, his first novel, was shortlisted for the prestigious Premio Viareggio in 2000.
