Orio Ciferri, Piero Tiano, Giorgio Mastromei. Of Microbes and Art: The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage. Florence: Centro Stampa "Toscana Nuova" [printer], 1999. 279 pages. Volume, measuring approximately 6" x 8.25", is bound in original printed wrappers. This conference publication shows very light shelfwear. Interior is clean and bright. Proceedings of an International Conference on Microbiology and Conservation (ICMC '99) held June 16-19, 1999 at the Tribuna di Galileo, Museo della Specola, Florence, Italy.