CONTENTS

An Introduction to Photography in Malta
Giovanni Bonello introduces a new series about the first professional photographers in Malta

The Cinema of Cecil Satariano
Sarah Chircop discusses one of the seminal works of this award-winning and internationally known Maltese cinematographer

The Farsons Brewery, Mrieħel, 1946–1950
Mark G. Muscat outlines the history of an innovative building with a progressive concept

Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden: Impressions of Malta
Lawrence Pavia discusses the Malta-related works of these two exceptional artists who visited the islands on a number of occasions

My Favourite Object
Christopher Grech

The Cover
Lawrence Pavia

The Maltese Żaqq
Karl Partridge revisits his 1970s study of local bagpipe players

Melitensia Curios
William Zammit

Of Ghosts and Treasures: The quaint story behind the finding of the Mdina gold hoard in 1698
Thomas Freller narrates a curious episode that captured the imagination of two international reputable scholars

The Capture and Presentation of an Italian Field Gun
Charles Debono

Bookshelf

Cultural Calendar
Cecilia Xuereb