 The attorney Carlo Minù, D'Amico's brother-in-law, found funding for the second project and referred D'Amico to publishers.In drawing up lists of dramas, operas, ballets and films, the editorial team wondered if it their work was worthwhile or helpful.It was Francesco Savio who sometimes said, "Of course it is; if someone else wants one day to create an Encyclopedia of Performing Arts, they would find this materials to be useful."