Luigi Ghirri, a pivotal Italian photographer of the late 20th century, is the focus of this comprehensive book, the first in English, which examines his impact on global artistic discourse. The book explores Ghirri's diverse body of work and influence, integrating perspectives from art history, photography theory, cultural studies, architecture, and cartography. It illustrates how Ghirri redefined contemporary photography and contributed to the spatial or landscape shift in Italy and beyond. His roles as a practitioner, writer, theorist, and curator are examined to capture the multifaceted nature of his contributions.