This document provides biographical information about Calogero Bellanca, a professor of architectural conservation at Sapienza University of Rome. It discusses Bellanca's educational background and experience restoring palaces and churches in Rome and other parts of Italy. The document also provides an overview of Bellanca's book, which presents a methodical approach to restoring historic architecture through case studies and reflections from Bellanca and his collaborators. The book aims to facilitate the study of historic buildings and restoration projects through rigorous analysis and documentation of architectural heritage.