L’Altra bookstore was opened in summer 1977. Since then it has unchangingly maintained its close attention to small publishing houses, the “humanistic” leaning of the books it sells and even their spatial location. It is a point of reference for readers, scholars and students of philosophy, archeology, languages and literature, history and art, as well as those interested in local history. The bookstore supports and promotes meetings, the presentation of books and “militant” readings in public halls, as its own space is too limited for these events.