alfabeta was a monthly cultural and literary magazine published between 1979 and 1988 in Milan, Italy.
[4] The editorial board included Maria Corti, Umberto Eco, Francesco Leonetti, Antonio Porta, Pier Aldo Rovatti and Paolo Volponi.
[2][5] alfabeta produced in-depth articles about culture, philosophy and politics along with previews and reviews of books, contemporary art exhibitions, theatre shows and cinema.
[3] Poet Gian Mario Villalta started his career as a contributor to the magazine in 1986.
[6] alfabeta ceased publication in 1988[2][7] and the last issue appeared in December that year.