{"product_id":"9788412078459","title":"Be sharp and cool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeing incisive and cool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book gathers more than six hundred statements, maxims, and reflections from the inexhaustible wit of Camilo de Ory. Selected from tens of thousands of phrases that the author has dropped throughout his career, these pages offer a collection of sharp and playful witticisms that explore human contradictions. The reader will find an arsenal of wit to discomfort those who need it most, with literature and humor serving as weapons to lay bare the excesses of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamilo de Ory, an author of multiple unprofitable vocations, presents himself here as a creator of famous quotes. The book compiles more than six hundred short pieces—statements, maxims, reflections, and adages—selected from among the tens of thousands he has sown over the years. Each phrase acts as a small dart of wit, designed to discomfort with surgical precision those who need it most. Through this literary arsenal, the author explores, with a playful and sharp gaze, the excesses, inconsistencies, and absurdities of human behavior, inviting the reader to pick up the gauntlet and participate in the game of intelligent provocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism through humor and irony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contradictions and excesses of the human species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWit as a playful tool for provocation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort literature as a vehicle for sharp reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNecessary discomfort as a way to awaken consciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers who appreciate intelligent humor, irony, and social satire. It is ideal for those who enjoy brief and punchy literature, as well as for those looking for a brisk read that invites reflection without losing its playful tone. It will also be attractive to fans of Camilo de Ory and anyone who values wit as a way to explore and question reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMore than six hundred selected phrases that condense years of literary wit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and amusing look at human inconsistencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn arsenal of witticisms to provoke and make one think\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFragmentary reading ideal for any time of day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that combines humor and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Ory, Camilo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Pez de Plata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HUMOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LA RISA FLOJA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 180 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its ability to condense all of Camilo de Ory’s critical and humorous power into brief phrases. The selection of over six hundred pieces, drawn from a vast corpus, guarantees a density of wit that is rare to find. For its target audience—readers looking for intelligent provocation and sharp humor—the book offers a fragmentary yet intense reading experience, ideal for savoring in small sips or devouring in one sitting. The \"La risa floja\" collection from Editorial Pez de Plata finds here a title that more than fulfills its promise of combining social criticism with quality entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405863215451,"sku":"9788412078459","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841207845.jpg?v=1781833473","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412078459","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}