piano mechanics

Rattalino's books, apart from a few details, are very exhaustive and also well written.

I would start with "Storia del Pianoforte" (History of the Piano), where in addition to the technical evolution of the instrument, the great composers are also discussed; then, also by Rattalino: "Pianisti e fortisti", "Da Clementi a Pollini" and "La sonata romantica".

Apart from those indicated by Rotore, also:

-Louis Kentner "The Piano" for Muzzio

-"The Art of Piano Playing" by Heinrich Neuhaus (but also Reflections, memories, diaries" for Sellerio)

If you chew on English, "The great pianists" by Harold Schoenberg is very beautiful

http://www.goodreads..._Great_Pianists

And then I cannot help but suggest "Pianosophia" by Paolo Spagnolo, published by Pagano, Naples. In addition to being well-made, it contains an extensive and very up-to-date bibliography.

ok guys thanks everyone

I have started reading the history of the piano for now