ELV (Norwegian for “river”) by Italian-born, Norway-based photographer Massimo Leardini is a meditative 104-page hardcover photobook showcasing his long-term collaborative work with a select group of models. Photographed during Scandinavian summers from 2014 to 2019, the images blend contorted human forms with primordial forests and riverbanks under elongated, tactile Nordic light. The book is presented as a 335×236 mm, 3/4 cloth-bound edition with foil-stamped boards and a dust jacket. ELV unfolds like a visual puzzle—an exploration of body, landscape, shadow, and memory through poetic, high-contrast imagery.
Massimo Leardini is an Italian photographer based in Norway since 1987. His work focuses on long-term collaborations with a small number of models, creating studies of form, light, and environment. Leardini’s visual style is shaped by Nordic light, high-contrast black‑and‑white imagery, and sculptural compositions. He has published several acclaimed photobooks, including Scandinavian, Catarsi, Primitive, and In Between, working with international publishers and galleries.
