Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children including picture books and other children’s publishing.
Alida was born in Rome where she qualified in art at the high school and then went onto complete a specialization in illustration at the European Institute of Design.
She has always loved art from a young age. She finds inspiration for her work from the architectural details of the ancient buildings, from the folk traditions and ancient art, describing her work as “modern but with ancient atmosphere”.
She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German and American publishers. Her books, have been translated in numerous countries.
She has taken part in many collective illustration exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books
Giulio Levi – La Vittoria delle Oche - Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2019
Eric Kimmel – Nicanor’s Gate -- Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2019
F.H. Burnett A little princess – North Parade Publishing Bath, 2019
Arabian Nights - North Parade Publishing Bath, 2019
101 Bedtime stories - Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2018
20 Bambine straordinarie che hanno cambiato il mondo - AA.VV.Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2018
J.de La Fontaine Fables – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2018
W.Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet – Starry Forest Books, New York, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Viking Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Greek Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
April Graney The Marvellous Mud House B&H kids, Nashville, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Greek Myths - volume one- Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Pippo Scudero Ottobre,Novembre, Dicembre Filastroccario - Splen Edizioni, Catania, 2017
Beatrice Masini Odissea - De Agostini scuola, Milano 2017
Margaret Mac Allister Children of the Bible - Lion Hudson Publishing , Oxford UK, 2017
Jhon Dougherty Antony and Cleopatra - Harper Collins Publishers - London UK, 2017
Michael Herman Under the Sabbath Lamp - Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2017
Lucretia Samson Sirko and the wolf –Clean Slate Press - Scholastic – Auckland NZ, 2016
Nennillo and Nennella an Italian Fairy Tale- Capstone – USA 2016
Brothers Grimm Hansel and Gretel - Hinkler Books, Melbourne AUS 2016
Margaret Mac Allister Forgotten Bible Stories - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2016
Lois Rock The Bible and Me - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2016
Allia Zobel Nolan Angels in the Bible Storybook – Zondervan, Gran Rapids USA 2016
Rachel Bladon The Magpie and the Milk – Oxford University Press , Oxford UK, 2014
Robert Louis Stevenson The Bottle imp - Oxford University Press , Oxford UK, 2014
Mary JoslinThe Easter Story - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2014
Margaret Mac Allister Stories of the Saints - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2014
S.Davidson-K.Daynes Ballet Stories for Bedtime- Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2014
J.M. Barrie Peter Pan – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2014
Horacio Quiroga Juan Darién – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2013
Mary JoslinThe Christmas Story - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2013
Mairi Mackinnon The Golden carpet - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2013
Luigi ferraresso La più bella storia d’amore - Edizioni Paoline, Milano, 2012
Margaret Mac Allister The women of the Bible - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK 2012
Anna Milbourne Arabian Nights - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2012
Lesley Sims Anansi and the tug of war - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2012
Ruth Hobart Rapunzel – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2012
Giovanni Guaccero L’arco magico - Edizioni Anicia, Roma, 2011
Lesley Sims Anansi and the bag of wisdom - Usborne Publishing, London, UK , 2011
M.Salvi, C. D’Angelo Raffaello e la Fornarina Edizioni Lapis, Roma,2010
Mairi Mackinnon The Firebird - Usborne Publishing, London UK ,2009
Giulio Levi, La mia mamma guarirà – Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2008
F.H.Burnett The secret garden– Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2008
A.A.V.V. Poeti bambini – Edizioni Anicia, Roma, 2008
C.E. White Snow White – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2008
Paola Parazzoli Ester, la regina, storie della Bibbia –Rcs - Fabbri editore, Milano, 2008
Paola Parazzoli Re Salomone, storie della Bibbia Rcs - Fabbri editore, Milano
Le più belle favole di Esopo e Fedro Giunti – Firenze, 2007
Lewis Carrol Alice’s adventures in wonderland Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova,2007
Paola Traverso Dorothy Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2007
Tristan and Isolde - Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2007
Mark Twain The prince and the pauper Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2006
The thousand and one nights – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2006
Davide Favaro Giochi d’acqua – Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2006
Aesop’s fables – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2005
L. Ferraresso Il mio Natale Pop up! – Editrice Piccoli - ElleDiCi - Torino,2005
L.F.Baum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz -Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2005
S.Colloredo Piccole storie comuni – Carthusia - Milano,2004
Oscar Wilde The fisherman and his soul -Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova,2004
Cinzia Medaglia L’Odissea – Cideb editrice – Genova, 2004
M.L.Banfi Il desiderio di Carlo Maria - Cideb editrice – Genova, 2003
AAVVPace e tocco terra Illustrazioni per il racconto Muskà di Nicola Cinquetti Lapis – Roma,2003
V.Lamarque Il lago dei cigni – Fabbri editore, Milano,2002
Il Vangelo secondo Matteo - Messaggero di Padova, Padova,2002
N-Codignola Giasone e gli eroi del mare - Fatatrac, Firenze, 2001
La ragazza serpente ed altri racconti Arbereshe - Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2001
Magazines
“National Geographics” illustrations tale “ El sol y la nube” , New York USA, 2013
“Messaggero di Padova” - cover, Messaggero di Padova, Dicembre2005
Posters
Ti fiabo e ti racconto- 16°edition of the Theatre Children’s festival 2011, Molfetta
Bollicine d’artista- Mostra Nazionale degli Spumanti di Valdobbiadene (TV) 2002
Cards and Paper products
Gift bag and Gift card – Papyrus, Fairfield CA, USA 2016
“Royal Snap” game cards, Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2014
Advent Calendar , Coppenrath Verlag , Munster - Germany , 2012
“Maine ErsteKommunion” set papeterie, Cards, album, candels - Coppenrath Verlag , Munster Germany, 2012
“Leporello books” - Coppenrath Verlag , Munster Germany, 2012
“American Greetings” Christmas Cards, USA 2011
Advent Calendar , Edizioni Paoline, Milano, 2009
Exibitions
"Quindici uomini" - galleria B17 illstrations , Roma 2017
“Mediterraneo” – Muef ART Studio, Roma 2014
“I Miracoli e il Volto Santo di Gesù” - Teatro La Fenice , Venezia , 2011
“I colori del Sacro” -Museo Diocesano , Padova - editions 2002-2004-2006-2008-2010
“Antichi Incanti” - Fiera del Libro, Bologna – Andersen - il mondo dell’infanzia , 2006
“Pagine a Colori” - Museo di Arti e tradizioni popolari –Roma , 2006
“Pagine a Colori” - Sala Grande- Barriera S.Giusto - Biblioteca comunale –Tarquinia , 2007-‘08-‘09-‘10-‘11
Awards
Language Learner Literature Award - Winner with the book “Dorothy”- England, 2008
“Sulle ali delle farfalle”: “Giochi d’acqua” Winner , Bordano (Udine) , 2003
“Bollicine d’artista”- Winner -Fondazione Mostra Internazionale d’illustrazione di Sàrmede (Tv) e la Mostra nazionale di spumanti di Valdobbiadene (Tv) 2002
Speaking Volumes book Awards - Finalist with the book "The Story of Christmas" - England 2014
Language Learner Literature Award - Finalist with the book “The Owl's song”- England, 2010
Language Learner Literature Award - Finalist with the book “The secret garden”- England, 2009
“ Stepan Zavrel” – Finalist - Irfea Cassano Ionio (Cs) , 2000
Alida was born in Rome where she qualified in art at the high school and then went onto complete a specialization in illustration at the European Institute of Design.
She has always loved art from a young age. She finds inspiration for her work from the architectural details of the ancient buildings, from the folk traditions and ancient art, describing her work as “modern but with ancient atmosphere”.
She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German and American publishers. Her books, have been translated in numerous countries.
She has taken part in many collective illustration exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books
Giulio Levi – La Vittoria delle Oche - Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2019
Eric Kimmel – Nicanor’s Gate -- Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2019
F.H. Burnett A little princess – North Parade Publishing Bath, 2019
Arabian Nights - North Parade Publishing Bath, 2019
101 Bedtime stories - Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2018
20 Bambine straordinarie che hanno cambiato il mondo - AA.VV.Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2018
J.de La Fontaine Fables – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2018
W.Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet – Starry Forest Books, New York, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Viking Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Greek Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
April Graney The Marvellous Mud House B&H kids, Nashville, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Greek Myths - volume one- Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Pippo Scudero Ottobre,Novembre, Dicembre Filastroccario - Splen Edizioni, Catania, 2017
Beatrice Masini Odissea - De Agostini scuola, Milano 2017
Margaret Mac Allister Children of the Bible - Lion Hudson Publishing , Oxford UK, 2017
Jhon Dougherty Antony and Cleopatra - Harper Collins Publishers - London UK, 2017
Michael Herman Under the Sabbath Lamp - Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2017
Lucretia Samson Sirko and the wolf –Clean Slate Press - Scholastic – Auckland NZ, 2016
Nennillo and Nennella an Italian Fairy Tale- Capstone – USA 2016
Brothers Grimm Hansel and Gretel - Hinkler Books, Melbourne AUS 2016
Margaret Mac Allister Forgotten Bible Stories - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2016
Lois Rock The Bible and Me - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2016
Allia Zobel Nolan Angels in the Bible Storybook – Zondervan, Gran Rapids USA 2016
Rachel Bladon The Magpie and the Milk – Oxford University Press , Oxford UK, 2014
Robert Louis Stevenson The Bottle imp - Oxford University Press , Oxford UK, 2014
Mary JoslinThe Easter Story - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2014
Margaret Mac Allister Stories of the Saints - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2014
S.Davidson-K.Daynes Ballet Stories for Bedtime- Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2014
J.M. Barrie Peter Pan – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2014
Horacio Quiroga Juan Darién – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2013
Mary JoslinThe Christmas Story - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2013
Mairi Mackinnon The Golden carpet - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2013
Luigi ferraresso La più bella storia d’amore - Edizioni Paoline, Milano, 2012
Margaret Mac Allister The women of the Bible - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK 2012
Anna Milbourne Arabian Nights - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2012
Lesley Sims Anansi and the tug of war - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2012
Ruth Hobart Rapunzel – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2012
Giovanni Guaccero L’arco magico - Edizioni Anicia, Roma, 2011
Lesley Sims Anansi and the bag of wisdom - Usborne Publishing, London, UK , 2011
M.Salvi, C. D’Angelo Raffaello e la Fornarina Edizioni Lapis, Roma,2010
Mairi Mackinnon The Firebird - Usborne Publishing, London UK ,2009
Giulio Levi, La mia mamma guarirà – Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2008
F.H.Burnett The secret garden– Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2008
A.A.V.V. Poeti bambini – Edizioni Anicia, Roma, 2008
C.E. White Snow White – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2008
Paola Parazzoli Ester, la regina, storie della Bibbia –Rcs - Fabbri editore, Milano, 2008
Paola Parazzoli Re Salomone, storie della Bibbia Rcs - Fabbri editore, Milano
Le più belle favole di Esopo e Fedro Giunti – Firenze, 2007
Lewis Carrol Alice’s adventures in wonderland Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova,2007
Paola Traverso Dorothy Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2007
Tristan and Isolde - Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2007
Mark Twain The prince and the pauper Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2006
The thousand and one nights – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2006
Davide Favaro Giochi d’acqua – Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2006
Aesop’s fables – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2005
L. Ferraresso Il mio Natale Pop up! – Editrice Piccoli - ElleDiCi - Torino,2005
L.F.Baum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz -Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2005
S.Colloredo Piccole storie comuni – Carthusia - Milano,2004
Oscar Wilde The fisherman and his soul -Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova,2004
Cinzia Medaglia L’Odissea – Cideb editrice – Genova, 2004
M.L.Banfi Il desiderio di Carlo Maria - Cideb editrice – Genova, 2003
AAVVPace e tocco terra Illustrazioni per il racconto Muskà di Nicola Cinquetti Lapis – Roma,2003
V.Lamarque Il lago dei cigni – Fabbri editore, Milano,2002
Il Vangelo secondo Matteo - Messaggero di Padova, Padova,2002
N-Codignola Giasone e gli eroi del mare - Fatatrac, Firenze, 2001
La ragazza serpente ed altri racconti Arbereshe - Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2001
Magazines
“National Geographics” illustrations tale “ El sol y la nube” , New York USA, 2013
“Messaggero di Padova” - cover, Messaggero di Padova, Dicembre2005
Posters
Ti fiabo e ti racconto- 16°edition of the Theatre Children’s festival 2011, Molfetta
Bollicine d’artista- Mostra Nazionale degli Spumanti di Valdobbiadene (TV) 2002
Cards and Paper products
Gift bag and Gift card – Papyrus, Fairfield CA, USA 2016
“Royal Snap” game cards, Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2014
Advent Calendar , Coppenrath Verlag , Munster - Germany , 2012
“Maine ErsteKommunion” set papeterie, Cards, album, candels - Coppenrath Verlag , Munster Germany, 2012
“Leporello books” - Coppenrath Verlag , Munster Germany, 2012
“American Greetings” Christmas Cards, USA 2011
Advent Calendar , Edizioni Paoline, Milano, 2009
Exibitions
"Quindici uomini" - galleria B17 illstrations , Roma 2017
“Mediterraneo” – Muef ART Studio, Roma 2014
“I Miracoli e il Volto Santo di Gesù” - Teatro La Fenice , Venezia , 2011
“I colori del Sacro” -Museo Diocesano , Padova - editions 2002-2004-2006-2008-2010
“Antichi Incanti” - Fiera del Libro, Bologna – Andersen - il mondo dell’infanzia , 2006
“Pagine a Colori” - Museo di Arti e tradizioni popolari –Roma , 2006
“Pagine a Colori” - Sala Grande- Barriera S.Giusto - Biblioteca comunale –Tarquinia , 2007-‘08-‘09-‘10-‘11
Awards
Language Learner Literature Award - Winner with the book “Dorothy”- England, 2008
“Sulle ali delle farfalle”: “Giochi d’acqua” Winner , Bordano (Udine) , 2003
“Bollicine d’artista”- Winner -Fondazione Mostra Internazionale d’illustrazione di Sàrmede (Tv) e la Mostra nazionale di spumanti di Valdobbiadene (Tv) 2002
Speaking Volumes book Awards - Finalist with the book "The Story of Christmas" - England 2014
Language Learner Literature Award - Finalist with the book “The Owl's song”- England, 2010
Language Learner Literature Award - Finalist with the book “The secret garden”- England, 2009
“ Stepan Zavrel” – Finalist - Irfea Cassano Ionio (Cs) , 2000
