{"product_id":"9788410122284","title":"Ill-fated","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImfausto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImfausto is an aesthetic and metaphysical journey born from Fernando Pessoa's unfinished Faust, transforming into a deeply intimate cinematic work. Filmmaker Gerardo Ballesteros orchestrates a dialogue between the Lisbon poet's verses and the visual grammar of cinema, building a bridge between literature and the moving image. This book offers a unique look at the process of adapting and reinterpreting a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work focuses on the short film of the same name by Gerardo Ballesteros, which uses Fernando Pessoa’s fragmentary Faust as a starting point to construct a cinematic reinterpretation. The book explores how Ballesteros takes on the adaptation of the Pessoan corpus, weaving a dialogue between the poet's verses and the visual language of film. It is a journey that probes the expressive possibilities of literature brought to the screen, offering an artistic experience that transcends the boundaries of both media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCinematic reinterpretation of Fernando Pessoa's work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDialogue between literature and cinema as artistic languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreative process of adapting fragmentary texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntimacy and aesthetics in visual narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in the work of Fernando Pessoa, literary adaptations for film, and the creative processes that fuse both languages. It is also of great interest to cinephiles, art and literature students, and anyone seeking a profound reflection on the relationship between the written word and the moving image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed look at the process of cinematographically adapting a classic text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of connections between poetry and visual language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to the creative universe of Gerardo Ballesteros and his work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on fragmentariness and artistic reinterpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ballesteros, Gerardo; Pessoa, Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: El Toro Celeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DIVERSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 94\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 169 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImfausto presents itself as a unique work that invites reflection on the limits and possibilities of artistic adaptation. The combination of Pessoa's poetry with Ballesteros's cinematic vision offers an enriching experience for those looking to explore the intersections between literature and film. It is a book that will undoubtedly spark the interest of followers of both creators and those who appreciate art in its most experimental and reflective dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EL TORO CELESTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406804279643,"sku":"9788410122284","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841012228.jpg?v=1781841613","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410122284","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}