Franco Maria Ricci is the publisher of FMR, an art magazine published six times yearly in Italian, English, German, French and Spanish, based in Milan, Italy. The first issue was published in 1982. FMR stands for the publisher's initials that once pronounced in French, it appears to read ephémère. Franco Maria Ricci wants FMR to be seen as an object. Praised by critics as 'the most beautiful magazine in the world', it acts as a model for perfection, presenting noteworthy iconological and art historical studies without being pedantic. It is known for its magnificent, large photographs, and exquisite drawings, faithfully reproduced on a black background. The Franco Maria Ricci Editori, a division of the publishing house, has among other famous Italians writers, published some of Guido Crepax's books.
