Paolo Bertoni

The Profile

Author of 'Coil. Arcangeli del Caos' (Blow Up Director's Cut series #19). Reviewer describes Bertoni's prose as "dazzling, baroque, and intricate" and notes the book follows Coil's chronological discography, useful for novices and collectors.

Cervovolante reviews Paolo Bertoni's book on Coil as a useful, chronologically driven volume that helps collectors and novices. Bertoni's prose is described as dazzling, baroque, and intricate, though occasionally punctuated in ways some may find indigestible. The book highlights Coil's early phase (Scatology, Horse Rotorvator) and later reinventions (Musick To Play In The Dark). The reviewer gives pragmatic praise while noting reservations.