FMR (published six times yearly in italian, english, german, french and spanish) the first issue was published in 1982. the magazine bears franco maria ricci's initials as its title 'fmr'. pronounced in french, the title appears to read 'ephémère'. first and foremost 'fmr' is an object. 'the most beautiful magazine in the world' acts as a model for perfection, presenting noteworthy iconological and art historical studies without being pedantic. magnificent, large photographs, and exquisite drawings are faithfully reproduced on a black background, the pictures and the clear bodonian type stand out brightly- isolated shapes in their chromatic relief and in their volumes in order to help the eye to contemplate attentively.