Figli di ferroviere. Figli di ferroviere rappresenta la piccola epopea di un popolo ormai scomparso. «A noi figli di ferroviere piaceva cambiare città, casa; allontanarci dai luoghi in cui stavamo e che non sentivamo mai nostri. Come se vivessimo sui treni, alla pari dei nomadi».

Seconda edizione. Milano, Feltrinelli 1956, cm.12x17, pp.134, brossura sopracop.fig.a col. Coll.Universale Economica.

Testo in inglese. Milano, Skira Ed. 2004, cm.23x27, pp.301, centinaia di illustrazioni e tavole a colori nel testo, brossura copertina con bandelle. Coll.Skira- Oredaria. "Where the Light Blinks: Exhibitions and Works 2003–1986" is the title of a volume that encompasses a period of Alfredo Pirri's work, tracing his creative journey backwards. A substantial number of images illustrate the artist's solo exhibitions, which are linked almost narratively, while images of individual works act as a "hinge" between one exhibition and the next. The chapters "On the Responsibility of Art" and "Comments" are composed of texts the artist has written over the years as an integral part of his practice, expressing his perspective on various occasions (conferences, interviews, public meetings). Critical essays, reviews, and theoretical texts complement and complete the book.