The Book of Dreams (Il Libro dei Sogni) is a collection of Federico Fellini’s recorded dreams and sketches, compiled over several decades. The Italian filmmaker, known for his surreal and fantastical style in movies like 8½ and La Dolce Vita, meticulously documented his dreams in notebooks from the 1960s until his death in 1993.
The book is a visual and textual journey through Fellini’s subconscious, filled with bizarre, erotic, humorous, and often grotesque imagery—clowns, giant women, religious figures, and cinematic visions. It offers insight into his creative process, revealing how his dreams influenced his films.
Published posthumously, The Book of Dreams is not a traditional narrative but an intimate, chaotic diary of Fellini’s inner world, blending art, fantasy, and personal obsession. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller.
