{"product_id":"9781908007926","title":"The Guardians of the Louvre","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuardians of the Louvre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a visit to the Louvre Museum, renowned author Jiro Taniguchi offers us a masterpiece in direct color. This story is an oniric and artistic journey where the protagonist, a solitary traveler, encounters the guardian figures who have cared for and brought life to the museum throughout the centuries. Between reality and fantasy, the reader will discover a story full of delicacy that connects art, history, and humanity, offering a unique and moving perspective of the emblematic Parisian museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work narrates the experience of a Japanese traveler who, during his stay in Paris, decides to visit the Louvre Museum. However, his journey transcends the merely touristic. Through a temporal and artistic voyage, the protagonist comes across the \"guardians\" of the museum: historical figures, artists, workers, and anonymous figures who, in one way or another, have been an essential part of the life and preservation of the Louvre. From the builders of the palace to the restorers and the paintings themselves that come to life, Taniguchi weaves a visual narrative that explores memory, the passage of time, and the power of art to connect eras and cultures. It is a poetic and visual tribute to the museum and to all those who have protected and admired it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt as a spiritual experience and a bridge between the past and the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the preservation of cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey and introspection through art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the \"guardian\" as a protector and silent witness of history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fusion of Japanese culture with Western artistic tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for lovers of comics and auteur graphic novels, especially for those who appreciate the work of Jiro Taniguchi and his subtle and contemplative narrative style. It is also ideal for readers interested in art, art history, and French culture, as well as for those seeking an emotional and visually stunning story that goes beyond a simple visit to the museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive reading experience that combines visual beauty with a deep reflection on art and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and poetic perspective of the Louvre Museum, far from conventional tourist guides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover or rediscover a master of the graphic novel in one of his most personal and careful works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional journey that invites contemplation and appreciation of humanity's cultural legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiro Taniguchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponent Mon Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic novels, Manga, Graphic novels: true stories and non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taniguchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 837 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Guardians of the Louvre\" is a work that transcends the comic genre to become a complete artistic experience. Taniguchi's mastery in the use of direct color and his measured, evocative narrative succeed in conveying the majesty and soul of the museum. It is a book that is not just read, but contemplated; ideal for those readers who seek a story that nourishes both the eyes and the spirit, offering a serene and profound reflection on the value of art and collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405706289499,"sku":"9781908007926","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978190800792.jpg?v=1781830603","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9781908007926","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}