Dr Sánchez Espinosa’s research focuses on the literature and culture of the Spanish Enlightenment, exploring the cultural exchanges between Spain and Europe during the long 18th Century, with special attention to the Spanish book market during the Siglo de las Luces. Current projects include: • an annotated edition of the correspondence of the ilustrado Nicolás de Azara • a study of the production of the printer and bookseller Gabriel de Sancha in the period (1790-1820) • a study of the English commercial connections of the Italian printer Giambattista Bodoni, designated printer to the King of Spain