The Directory of the Vulnerable is a book in 43 cantos about vulnerable human beings whose feelings and experiences are watched and recorded. By showing the actions and reactions of a credible cross-section of contemporary society, Alborghetti seeks not universality but to stand in the shoes of his subjects.

Fabiano Alborghetti (1970) is the author of Verso Buda (2004), L'opposta riva (2006; 2013), Registro dei fragili, 43 Canti (2009) as well as numerous limited editions and plaquettes. He has represented Canton Ticino, the Italian speaking region of Switzerland where he lives, at literary festivals and cultural events worldwide.